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How to get fromSouth Boston to Philadelphiaby car, plane, bus, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from South Boston to Philadelphia by car, plane, bus, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Drive from South Boston to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDUcar car
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    3h 48m
    $90–390

  2. Drive 342.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Boston to Philadelphiacar car 342.7 mi
    7h 2m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Boston Pilot Travel Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 59m
    $85–146

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Danville Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Danville Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $195–345

  5. Taxi, train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Danville Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Danville Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    5h 17m
    $223–773

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from South Boston Pilot Travel Center to GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    6h 41m
    $103–505

  7. Drive to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Drive from South Boston to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDUcar car
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 23m
    $227–1,072

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Boston Pilot Travel Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    8h 40m
    $65–96

  9. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from South Boston Pilot Travel Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    10h 14m
    $75–136

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between South Boston, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Boston to Philadelphia Bus Station via South Boston Pilot Travel Center and Washington Union Station in around 8h 40m.

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