There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 44m$109–635Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
8h 20m$42–68Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608
6h 19m$44–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 23m$95–250Drive 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$120–1,189Train 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 54m$123–636Train 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$91–793
Philadelphia to Norfolk by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk is to train and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Norfolk is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
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 bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 44m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 19m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk 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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