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)plane ORF - PHL
2h 10m$138–503Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
7h 9m$32–87Train 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
6h 29m$66–372Drive 261 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Philadelphiacar 261 mi
5h 33m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 2m$45–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Hampton
- Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain Wil
8h 2m$35–65
Norfolk to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia is to bus and train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Norfolk and Philadelphia is 229 miles. The road distance is 262.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 29m and costs $65 - $380.
It takes approximately 2h 10m 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 10m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $65 - $380 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 7h 9m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- 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
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Wilmington to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- hibus133@gmail.com
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus 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 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Norfolk to Philadelphia.
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