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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Short Pumpby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Short Pump by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    5h 7m
    $88–735

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Short Pumpcar car 240.5 mi
    4h 36m
    $44–64

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Henricobus bus FlixBus N2605
    5h 21m
    $54–84

  4. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 50 bus, line 19 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus bus
    5h 33m
    $68–473

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    7h 23m
    $77–158

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, line 50 bus, line 19 bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BWI - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus bus
    6h 20m
    $69–968

Philadelphia to Short Pump by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Short Pump, VA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Short Pump via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Henrico once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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