There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to West Point by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Richmond International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to West Pointtaxi
3h 15m$203–964Drive 251 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to West Pointcar 251 mi
5h 11m$42–60Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 8m$176–843Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
8h 18m$94–138Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
5h 11m$233–1,208Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 32m$211–314
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to West Point is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to West Point is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to West Point. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at E Rochambeau Dr at Wal-Mart via Washington Union Station and N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to West Point station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia and West Point is 242 miles. The road distance is 252.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to West Point without a car is to train via Washington which takes 7h 8m and costs $170 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Philadelphia to West Point, including transfers.
Philadelphia to West Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to West Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to West Point is to train via Washington which takes 7h 8m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and West Point, VA, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to West Point via Washington Union Station and Williamsburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to West Point via Washington Union Station, Williamsburg Bus Stop, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, and E Rochambeau Dr at Wal-Mart in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Richmond Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 804-977-0933
Taxi Richmond
- Phone
- +1 804-938-7967
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to West Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to West Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to West Point is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Philadelphia to West Point.
There are 27+ hotels available in West Point.