How to Get from Newport News Williamsburg International Airport to the Hotel

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is at 900 Bland Blvd., Suite A, in Newport News. The City of Newport News places it about one mile from I-64, off Jefferson Avenue and Bland Boulevard, with airport access at Exit 255B (Jefferson Avenue/Route 143).

Use the airport address as your destination and follow airport signs for the terminal and ground transportation areas.

Driving is the quickest listed way to get from PHF to the hotel, taking about seven minutes by car. The airport sits off Jefferson Avenue and Bland Boulevard, near I-64 Exit 255B.

Those details can help you orient yourself when setting up a pickup or entering the airport into a navigation app. Follow your navigation instructions for the exact route.

PHF offers rental cars, taxis, rideshares and private-car services for onward travel. If you are continuing by train or bus, the Newport News Transportation Center train and bus guide covers that hub.

Rental cars

The airport’s rental-car agencies are Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National and Hertz. Their desks are in the baggage-claim area, and pickup and return areas are within walking distance of the terminal. Confirm availability and arrangements with the rental company before your trip.

Taxis and rideshares

Uber and Lyft are available, along with taxis and private cars. Taxi cabs wait in a holding area at the west end of the terminal. Each taxi pickup and drop-off carries a $3.00 airport facility fee in addition to the metered fare.

Taxi companies include All City Taxi at (757) 380-8300, Noel Taxi at (757) 244-2100, North End Cab at (757) 244-4000 and Yellow Cab (Newport News) at (757) 853-7777. Check directly with a provider for current service and fare details.

Private-car services

Approved private-car companies include James River Transportation, Marrow Transit, Oleta Coach Lines—Howard W. Smith, Sr., Tidewater Coach/Williamsburg Shuttle and Williamsburg Chauffer Service, LLC. Reservations may be required; some companies offer vans and motor coaches for larger groups. Marrow and Delta coach lines no longer accept cash.

Confirm your pickup plan and flight timing before leaving for PHF. Arrival and departure times are in local Eastern Time, and schedules and arrivals may change without notice.

If you plan to drive yourself, parking has no stated time limit. Anyone planning to park longer than six weeks should contact Airport Operations at (757) 877-0221 before arrival. Airport Police officers patrol the lot 24 hours a day, and an on-demand shuttle is available; if you do not see one in the lot, call 757-217-5347 for pickup.

American Airlines’ ticket counter is in the main terminal and is open daily from 3 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mobile boarding passes and self-service check-in are available at PHF; curbside check-in is not.

For ideas on places to visit during a short stay, the Newport News area attractions guide covers local sights. Check the official site before you go for current airport and transportation details.

How long is the drive from PHF to the hotel?

The drive takes about seven minutes. The airport is also about 34 minutes away on foot.

Where do taxis pick up passengers at PHF?

Taxis wait in a holding area at the west end of the terminal. A $3.00 airport facility fee applies to each taxi pickup and drop-off, in addition to the metered fare.

Can you get a rental car at the airport?

Yes. Rental-car agencies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National and Hertz. Their desks are in baggage claim, and pickup and return areas are within walking distance of the terminal.