There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, 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 Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
2h 55m$149–364Bus, line 020 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach & Birch Lake to Dntcbus 020
7h 59m$42–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 23m$110–230Drive 261.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Norfolkcar 261.6 mi
5h 32m$48–69Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 39m$90–949Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
3h 53m$172–551Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 46m$101–783Train, bus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
8h 20m$42–72
Philadelphia to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk is to train and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Norfolk is 230 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 7h 23m, you could also bus and line 020 bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Virginia Beach & Birch Lake to Dntc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Philadelphia to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Norfolk is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Philadelphia to Norfolk.
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