There are 6 ways to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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
1h 43m$110–509Drive 226.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 226.2 mi
4h 12m$42–60Train 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
5h 3m$87–184Bus
- 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 / ...
8h 6m$70–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glen Allen to Philadelphia-PHL226.2 mi
4h 12mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
5h 38m$87–179
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 217 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train via Washington which takes 5h 3m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), 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 Airport Terminal A via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, and Gray 30th St Station in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- 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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- 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
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glen Allen to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Glen Allen to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 672+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glen Allen and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.