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Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $653.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $653 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $108 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $166 (€138).
A bus is $596 (€498) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $653 (€546).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $60 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus7:00 PM5h30Philadelphia Bus Station12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:00 PM5h30Philadelphia Bus Station12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA55508:20 PM1h07Philadelphia International Airport9:27 PMNorfolk International Airport$5441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1103 Northeast Regional · 1495 NA · 1095 NA10:32 AM9h1330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:45 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1221One-way2 transfers
- 1155 Northeast Regional · 1495 NA · 1095 NA10:41 AM9h0430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:45 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1401One-way2 transfers
- 1143 Northeast Regional · 1495 NA · 1095 NA11:27 AM8h1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:45 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1651One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 PM5h40Philadelphia Bus Station7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$411One-way0 transfers
12:50 AM6h35Philadelphia Bus Station7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$411One-way0 transfers- 1151 Northeast Regional · 6131 Connecting Bus4:57 AM8h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:20 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$461One-way1 transfer
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AA44345:43 AM12h16Philadelphia International Airport5:59 PMNorfolk International Airport$3311One-way1 transfer- AA3074+AA44347:25 AM10h34Philadelphia International Airport5:59 PMNorfolk International Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
- AA865+AA451910:30 AM11h56Philadelphia International Airport10:26 PMNorfolk International Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $108 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $166 (€138).
A bus is $596 (€498) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $653 (€546).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- 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 Bus Station and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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