There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Glenside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Glensidetrain
2h 58m$80–408Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Hampton
- Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain Wil
8h 54m$38–71Train 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
7h 21m$92–209Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
7h 53m$40–71Drive 269.6 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Glensidecar 269.6 mi
5h 57m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 59m$97–210
Norfolk to Glenside by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Glenside is to bus and train which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Glenside is to fly and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Glenside station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Glenside. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Glenside via Washington Union Station, Drexel Station at 30th St and Jefferson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Norfolk and Glenside is 242 miles. The road distance is 271.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Glenside without a car is to train via Washington which takes 7h 21m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Norfolk to Glenside, including transfers.
Norfolk to Glenside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Glenside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Glenside is to train via Washington which takes 7h 21m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Glenside, Montgomery County, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Glenside via Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, Drexel Station at 30th St, 11th St, and Jefferson Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Glenside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Wilmington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Glenside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Norfolk to Glenside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Glenside is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Norfolk to Glenside.
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