PA → VA · about 210 miles
Philadelphia to Newport News train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Newport News. The fastest takes 6 hours 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:20 AM and the last at 2:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 6h 25m
- First train
- 4:20 AM
- Last train
- 2:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | 11:09 AM | 6h 49m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:45 AM | 11:27 AM | 6h 42m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:07 PM | 8:09 PM | 7h 02m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 9:10 PM | 6h 25m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 9:35 PM | 6h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Newport News The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Newport News
Return trip: Newport News to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Newport News?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Newport News?
The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 2:45 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Newport News?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Newport News leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.