There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
2h 53m$89–434Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
6h$40–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 5m$121–238Drive 262.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Virginia Beachcar 262.6 mi
5h 36m$48–70Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 58m$80–606Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 19m$55–386Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
3h 58m$68–463
Philadelphia to Virginia by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $85 - $440.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Virginia Beach. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Virginia 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 5m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Virginia is 230 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Philadelphia to Virginia, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Virginia, USA?
American Airlines flies 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 $40–75 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- 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
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Philadelphia to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Virginia is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Philadelphia to Virginia.
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