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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Virginia Commonwealth Universityby train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    5h 6m
    $47–660

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    5h 53m
    $37–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 42m
    $62–150

  4. Drive  242 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar car 242 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–64

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h
    $59–703

  6. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    6h 53m
    $59–140

  7. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    4h 2m
    $73–554

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BWI - RIC
    4h 44m
    $79–1,058

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    5h
    $85–507

Philadelphia to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Commonwealth University via Washington Union Station, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 5h 53m.

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