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

The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia is to bus and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $100 - $340.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Broad + Shafer and arriving at Philadelphia via Richmond and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

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

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

Train or bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia is to train via Washington which takes 6h 25m and costs $30 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 16m.

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Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia

Q: How far is it from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia?

The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Philadelphia is 246 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia.

There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
5h 23m
$41–700
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
6h 25m
$34–890
Drive 240.9 mi
1. Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia240.9 mi
4h 28m
$44–64
Bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Th
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)RIC - PHL
4h 4m
$100–340
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
6h 31m
$35–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 16m
$46–95
Bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from The Plaza at Main Street Station to Washington Union StationVirginia Breeze
2. Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
8h 53m
$44–79
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)RIC - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
5h 11m
$124–952
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)RIC - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
6h 8m
$115–916

Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia by foot, bus, and train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to 30th Street Station via Broad + Adams, Main + 15Th, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to Philadelphia via Broad + Shafer, Main + 15Th, Richmond, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 16m.

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