What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs $150 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Virginia State University?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Virginia State University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Petersburg Transportation Center via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Virginia State University?

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.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

The distance between Philadelphia and Virginia State University is 234 miles. The road distance is 267 miles.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Virginia State University bus from?

Philadelphia to Virginia State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Virginia State University train from?

Philadelphia to Virginia State University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Virginia State University bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Virginia State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Virginia State University train arrive?

Philadelphia to Virginia State University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Virginia State University is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to Virginia State University.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Virginia State University?

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Where can I stay near Virginia State University?

There are 80+ hotels available in Virginia State University.

Philadelphia to Virginia State University - 7 ways to travel via train

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
2. Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Virginia State Universitytaxi
3h 15m
$158–424
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 41m
$35–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
7h 4m
$47–81
Drive 265.5 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Virginia State Universitycar 265.5 mi
5h 1m
$49–70
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3. Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Virginia State Universitytaxi
4h 2m
$206–1,008
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
3. Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Virginia State Universitytaxi
4h 23m
$190–729
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
6h 5m
$35–883

Philadelphia to Virginia State University by train and foot (Amtrak)

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Virginia State University, 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 Virginia State University via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Transportation Center in around 7h 4m.

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