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How to get fromVirginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphiaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    5h 2m
    $46–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 46m
    $36–62

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 21m
    $58–150

  4. Drive  241.5 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphiacar car 241.5 mi
    4h 30m
    $45–64

  5. Bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    4h 12m
    $62–444

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 46m
    $60–150

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus Washington
    7h 11m
    $53–140

  8. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $103–1,206

  9. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    $74–1,042

  10. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 58m
    $64–375

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

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to 30th Street Station via Broad + Adams, Main + 15Th, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Broad + Shafer, Main + 15Th, Richmond, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 46m.

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