There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
2h 13m$89–450Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Hampton
- Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain Wil
8h 6m$35–65Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
6h 29m$109–234Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
7h 9m$37–77Drive 263.2 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Philadelphiacar 263.2 mi
5h 37m$48–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 2m$110–240
Portsmouth to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Philadelphia is to bus and train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Philadelphia is 231 miles. The road distance is 264.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 29m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Portsmouth to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Portsmouth to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Philadelphia is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Portsmouth to Philadelphia.
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