How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $106.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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$108

Average price

$63

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$374

Average price

7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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30m

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6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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30m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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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

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Amtrak

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FlixBus

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Republic Airlines

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from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM5h40
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM5h40
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • psa airlinesAA5632
    3:46 PM1h14
    Philadelphia International Airport
    5:00 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $5481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak155 Northeast Regional
    10:38 AM7h11
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    5:49 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
    4:34 PM7h04
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak161 Northeast Regional · 87 Northeast Regional
    3:35 PM8h03
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    12:50 AM6h35
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 AM7h50
    Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak153 Northeast Regional · 6133 AMTRAK
    9:33 AM6h27
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    4:00 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Spirit AirlinesNK1480 · NK544
    7:30 AM6h50
    Philadelphia International Airport
    2:20 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $4701One-way
    1 transfer
  • piedmont airlinesAA5852
    11:36 AM1h19
    Philadelphia International Airport
    12:55 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $5481One-way
    0 transfers
  • piedmont airlinesAA5821
    9:02 AM1h19
    Philadelphia International Airport
    10:21 AMNorfolk International Airport
    $5481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA

Travel to Norfolk, VA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Norfolk, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is a train with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $44 (€35).

A train is $67 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $106 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Richmond, VA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norfolk, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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