There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
2h 9m$86–440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
7h 22m$37–77Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
6h 29m$112–236Drive 260.3 mi
- Drive from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphiacar 260.3 mi
5h 32m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 2m$110–240
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach & Chapel and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Norfolk Station (Amtrak) and Philadelphia is 228 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 29m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Norfolk Station (Amtrak), VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Norfolk Station (Amtrak) to Philadelphia.
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