There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
3h 19m$133–498Drive 272.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beachcar 272.6 mi
5h 49m$50–72Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
6h 21m$82–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 24m$162–286Train 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 10m$134–1,013Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
4h 18m$141–436
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Sandbridge Beach. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Sandbridge Beach station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Sandbridge Beach is 246 miles. The road distance is 274.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 21m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Sandbridge Beach, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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 Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Philadelphia to Sandbridge Beach.
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