There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Suffolk by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 from Philadelphia International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
3h 20m$138–508Drive 281 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Suffolkcar 281 mi
5h 59m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
6h 12m$110–160Train 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
8h 15m$161–858Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
4h 11m$139–1,023Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
4h 20m$146–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 33m$159–283
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Suffolk is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Suffolk is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Norfolk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Suffolk is 249 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Suffolk without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Philadelphia to Suffolk, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Suffolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Suffolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Suffolk is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $160 - $900 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Suffolk, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Suffolk via Washington Union Station and Norfolk in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- 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
- $45–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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 Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Suffolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Philadelphia to Suffolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Suffolk is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Philadelphia to Suffolk.
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