There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk 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)ORF - PHL
2h 5m$145–389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2608 / ...
7h 12m$42–112Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
6h 45m$49–942Drive 259.5 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Philadelphia259.5 mi
5h 33m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
6h 51m$45–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Bus StationGreyhound US0355
- Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban StationWil
8h 42m
Norfolk to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Philadelphia via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Norfolk and Philadelphia is 229 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 45m and costs $45 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Norfolk to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $45 - $950 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–370
- Business Class
- $120–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Wilmington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Norfolk to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Philadelphia is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Norfolk to Philadelphia.
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