There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia by bus, plane, train 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.
Recommended option
Line 960 bus, fly to Philadelphia
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Take the line 960 bus from Arctic & 19Th to Newtown Rd Station
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Fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
6 alternative options
Fly to Baltimore, train
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Fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Baltimore (BWI)
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Take the train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
Fly to New York JFK, train
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Fly from Norfolk (ORF) to New York JFK (JFK)
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
Fly to Reagan Washington, train
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Fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Reagan Washington (DCA)
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
Fly to Newark, train
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Fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Newark (EWR)
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Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia
Bus
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Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia
Virginia Beach to Philadelphia by bus and train
The journey time between Virginia Beach and Philadelphia is around 8h 3m and covers a distance of around 374 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 33m. Operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela and others, the Virginia Beach to Philadelphia service departs from Arctic & 19Th and arrives in Philadelphia. Typically 21 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is to bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is to line 960 bus and fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Philadelphia is 220 miles. The road distance is 272.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $40 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $40 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 55m.
The quickest flight from Norfolk Airport to Philadelphia Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 7m.
Virginia Beach to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Distance: 219.9 miles
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40 - $60 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,200
Flights from Norfolk to Newark via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from Norfolk to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
Flights from Norfolk to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $360
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $130
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $100
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $100
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $140
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $85
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $130
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $20 - $65
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $150
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $150
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $70 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $130 - $230
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $250
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $170
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $85
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $160
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $170
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $80 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $140 - $250
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $280
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Premium
- $190 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $40 - $60
- Flexible
- $65 - $100
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Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Philadelphia is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia.
American Airlines offers flights from Norfolk Airport to Philadelphia Airport.
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