There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
2h 21m$172–431Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2608
5h 45m$40–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
9h 29m$49–374Drive 261.3 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Philadelphiacar 261.3 mi
5h 37m$48–69
Virginia Beach to Philadelphia by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $170 - $440.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Philadelphia is 239 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 45m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $380 and takes 9h 29m.
Virginia Beach to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–370
- Business Class
- $120–430
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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