There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
1h 27m$87–452Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Delaware State Universitybus 301
- Take the bus from Dover to Virginia Beachbus Nyc
10h 32m$42–66Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
7h 26m$46–76Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 57m$103–811Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Virginia Beach255.8 mi
5h 26mDrive 255.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia Beachcar 255.8 mi
5h 26m$47–68Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
1h 31m$978–1,300Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
1h 52m$948–1,182Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
2h 32m$65–453Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
10h 24m$107–237
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia by train, subway, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia is to bus via Dover which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Virginia is 221 miles. The road distance is 257.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 26m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Virginia, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Delaware State University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Dover to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Virginia.
There are 477+ hotels available in Virginia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Virginia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









