There are 10 ways to get from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
1h 22m$80–440Bus via Wilmington Tc
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Hampton
9h 37m$39–71Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
7h 14m$48–74Train 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
9h 5m$112–247Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia-PHL253.6 mi
5h 24mDrive 253.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 253.6 mi
5h 24m$47–67Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2h 16m$952–1,302Bus 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
3h 23m$60–450Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
2h 50m$902–1,203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
9h 37m$117–247
Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus via Wilmington Tc which costs $35 - $75 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Virginia and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 220 miles. The road distance is 255.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 14m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines flies 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 $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Virginia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 672+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Virginia and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.