There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Glen Allen by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 3m$70–714Drive 235 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Glen Allencar 235 mi
4h 25m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m$57–84Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
3h 13m$123–619Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
5h 31m$73–156Train 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 55m$129–1,123
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Glen Allen is 248 miles. The road distance is 236.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Glen Allen without a car is to train via Washington which takes 5h 3m and costs $70 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Philadelphia to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Glen Allen is to train via Washington which takes 5h 3m and costs $70 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Glen Allen via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Glen Allen via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Glen Allen is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Philadelphia to Glen Allen.
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