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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $643.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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$136 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $643 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $136.
A bus is $584 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $643.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $136 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$87. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:55 PM 6h50 Fredericksburg, VA 8:45 PM Philadelphia, PA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:55 PM 6h50 Fredericksburg, VA 8:45 PM Philadelphia, PA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:55 PM 6h50 Fredericksburg, VA 8:45 PM Philadelphia, PA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $136.
A bus is $584 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fredericksburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $643.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 96 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fredericksburg, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Fredericksburg (Old Salem Church Rd Park & Ride Lot), VA and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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