There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
2h 50m$109–635Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
8h 25m$42–68Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608
6h 26m$44–70Train 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
8h 5m$93–814Drive 261.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolkcar 261.6 mi
5h 32m$48–69Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
4h 7m$123–1,235Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 27m$98–254
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk by foot, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk is to train and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Norfolk is 230 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, including transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 26m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $90 - $850 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk.
There are 293+ hotels available in Norfolk.







