There are 5 ways to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
2h 26m$112–513Drive 234.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Philadelphiacar 234.5 mi
4h 25m$43–62Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
4h 27m$144–231Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 12mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
5h 3m$144–226
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Philadelphia is 226 miles. The road distance is 235.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 4h 27m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Glen Allen to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 4h 27m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to 30th Street Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station in around 4h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Glen Allen to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Glen Allen to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Philadelphia is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Glen Allen to Philadelphia.
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