NJ → VA · about 278 miles
Newark to Newport News train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Newark to Newport News. The fastest takes 7 hours 35 minutes; the first train leaves at 11:52 AM and the last at 11:42 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 7h 35m
- First train
- 11:52 AM
- Last train
- 11:42 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Newark and arrives at Newport News. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:52 AM | 8:09 PM | 8h 17m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 9:10 PM | 7h 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 9:35 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:41 PM | 11:27 AM +1 day | 11h 46m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:42 PM | 11:09 AM +1 day | 11h 27m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Newport News The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Newark
Where the train stops in Newport News
Return trip: Newport News to Newark
Questions
How long is the train from Newark to Newport News?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 27 minutes.
What time is the first train from Newark to Newport News?
The earliest departure is at 11:52 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 11:42 PM (Fri, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Newark to Newport News?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Newark?
Trains to Newport News leave from Newark (Amtrak).