There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ettrick by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 26m$35–320Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
6h 20m$57–94Drive 265.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Ettrickcar 265.1 mi
5h$49–70Fly to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 16m$149–622Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 50m$35–883Fly to Richmond International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 45m$93–724Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 23m$119–1,003
Philadelphia to Ettrick by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ettrick is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ettrick is to drive which takes 5h and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Ettrick is 273 miles. The road distance is 266.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ettrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $35 - $320.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station takes 5h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Philadelphia to Ettrick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ettrick is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $35 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 20m.
Philadelphia to Ettrick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ettrick is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Philadelphia to Ettrick.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ettrick, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–320 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Amtrak also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Ettrick via Washington Union Station and Colonial Heights in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–320
- Business Class
- $100–380
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- $70–300
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $1–190
- Business Class
- $40–220
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- 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 Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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