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Military Aviation Museum
Large aviation museum featuring one of the world’s leading collections of restored World War I and World War II aircraft.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$197
Fastest journey
8 h 11 m
Average duration
8 h 31 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA will cost around $197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA without transferring at least once.
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
95 Northeast Regional · 6095 AMTRAK
93 Northeast Regional · 6193 AMTRAK
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK
93 Northeast Regional · 6193 AMTRAK
95 Northeast Regional · 6095 AMTRAK
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAKOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $397 Average price |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $111 (€89).
A bus is $339 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $397 (€320).
Other travel options to Virginia Beach, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK | 4:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 8h25 | 1:05 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 6095 AMTRAK | 12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 8h24 | 8:25 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 9h03 | 10:10 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional · 6193 AMTRAK | 3:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 8h11 | 11:40 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 16:35. The fastest train covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 50m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 4:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
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