How to travel from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €75.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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€104

Average price

€46

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Cheapest

€261

Average price

7h 34m

Average total duration

7h 4m

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30m

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7h 17m

Average total duration

6h 47m

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5h 11m

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2h 11m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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FlixBus

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Republic Airlines

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from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM5h45
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
12:45PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM5h45
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
12:45PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$641One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

piedmont airlinesAA5799
10:09AM1h11
Norfolk International Airport
11:20AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5881One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak6124 AMTRAK · 124 Northeast Regional
02:25PM7h58
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
10:23PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak158 Northeast Regional
01:04PM6h58
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
08:02PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1691One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak6096 AMTRAK · 96 Northeast Regional
07:10AM8h04
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
03:14PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM5h45
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
08:45PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$661One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
10:00PM6h15
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
04:15AMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$641One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM7h45
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
03:35AMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$721One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5271
08:07AM1h14
Norfolk International Airport
09:21AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5881One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5506
03:29PM1h14
Norfolk International Airport
04:43PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5881One-way
0 transfers
piedmont airlinesAA6040
07:09PM1h16
Norfolk International Airport
08:25PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5881One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Philadelphia, PA from Norfolk, VA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $44 (€40).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $119 (€107) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $163 (€147) from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $46 (€41).

The quickest way to travel to Philadelphia, PA from Norfolk, VA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 55 min on average.

Getting to Philadelphia, PA by train takes 6 h 50 min on average.

The distance from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 222 miles (358 km).

The average frequency per day from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA is:

  • 6 buses per day.
  • 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Philadelphia, PA from Norfolk, VA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA:

    • You can take a bus from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $44 (€40) with Greyhound from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA.
    • You can travel from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $46 (€41) with Amtrak from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus 3 direct buses per day.
    • Direct train available with Amtrak 3 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

    Your trip from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA doesn't have to end in Philadelphia, PA. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ. If you’d like to add New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ to your Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Philadelphia, PA today!
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