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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Virginia State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Virginia State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 41m
    $35–320

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    6h 5m
    $31–883

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0670
    7h 4m
    $48–82

  4. Drive 265.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Virginia State Universitycar car 265.4 mi
    5h 2m
    $49–70

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 44m
    $83–337

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    2. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 31m
    $161–610

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $121–1,025

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, 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 Richmond to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 30m
    $92–957

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 49m
    $126–648

  10. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $321–862

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

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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