There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Virginia by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
3h 45m$92–467Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
7h 48m$43–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
10h 43m$107–237Drive 283 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Virginia Beachcar 283 mi
6h 2m$52–75Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 49m$958–1,309Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 10m$908–1,209Train, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
4h 50m$71–466
Bristol to Virginia by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Virginia is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Virginia is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Bristol and arriving at Newtown Road Station via 30th Street Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Bristol and Virginia is 252 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bristol to Virginia, including transfers.
Bristol to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Bristol to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Virginia is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and Virginia, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Bristol to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Virginia is 285 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Bristol to Virginia.
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