There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
2h 59m$89–434Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
8h 25m$42–77Train 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$103–803Bus, line 020 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach & Birch Lake to Dntcbus 020
8h 7m$46–73Drive 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 12m$98–1,004Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 27m$113–243
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk is to train and bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
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 train via Washington which takes 8h 5m and costs $100 - $850.
It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 59m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus and line 020 bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Norfolk via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Virginia Beach & Birch Lake to Dntc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach 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 321+ hotels available in Norfolk.