MacArthur Memorial, Hampton Roads Travel Guide

Getting There

• Bus

  From Newport News, head to the nearest bus stop and take the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) bus route 102 towards Norfolk. You can board this bus from various stops in Newport News such as the Main Street Transfer Center. Stay on the bus for approximately 30-40 minutes until you reach the 'Norfolk City Hall' stop. Once you disembark, walk east on Bank Street for about 5 minutes, and you will arrive at the MacArthur Memorial located at 198 Bank St.

• Train

  If you're near the Newport News Amtrak station, you can board the Amtrak train heading towards Norfolk. The train ride will take about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the Norfolk station, exit and head toward the nearest bus stop outside the station. Take the HRT bus route 1, and get off at the 'Norfolk City Hall' stop. From there, walk east on Bank Street for about 5 minutes to reach the MacArthur Memorial at 198 Bank St.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from a local bike-sharing service in Newport News. Head towards the James River Bridge, and follow the bike path across the bridge towards Norfolk. Once you cross the bridge, continue straight until you reach the downtown area of Norfolk. Follow the signs directing you to Bank Street, then navigate until you reach the MacArthur Memorial at 198 Bank St. This route is approximately 8 miles and may take about 40-50 minutes depending on your cycling speed.

• Walking

  If you are in the downtown area of Newport News, you can walk to the MacArthur Memorial. Start at the Newport News Visitor Center and head east on 26th St towards Washington Ave. From there, turn right onto Washington Ave and walk towards 20th St. Continue straight until you reach the James River. Follow the path along the river until you find the pedestrian bridge that leads to Norfolk. Cross the bridge and continue on Bank Street until you reach the memorial at 198 Bank St. This walk is about 2 miles and should take approximately 40-50 minutes.