There are 7 ways to get from Virginia to Philadelphia 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 from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
2h 12m$82–414Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
5h 45m$40–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
9h 2m$194–304Drive 261.9 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Philadelphiacar 261.9 mi
5h 36m$45–65Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 5m$74–556Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 33m$54–367Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
4h 8m$57–404
Virginia to Philadelphia by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $80 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Virginia and Philadelphia is 229 miles. The road distance is 263.4 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Virginia to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Virginia to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 45m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Virginia to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Philadelphia is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Virginia to Philadelphia.
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