There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Reading by plane, bus, train, bus (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 to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
5h 9m$93–442Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Jefferson Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
11h 11m$44–81Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
9h 32m$203–325Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
10h 4m$51–86Drive 283.9 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Readingcar 283.9 mi
6h 16m$52–75Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORF - EWR
- Take the bus from Newark to Readingbus
5h 5m$100–355Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
10h 16m$207–319
Norfolk to Reading by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Reading is to bus and train which costs $40 - $85 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Reading is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Reading via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Norfolk and Reading is 287 miles. The road distance is 285.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Reading without a car is to train and bus via Washington which takes 9h 32m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Norfolk to Reading, including transfers.
Norfolk to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Reading is 286 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Norfolk to Reading.
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What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dntc to Reading via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- 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 Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Newark to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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