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 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 prices starting from $37. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $98.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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$63

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$123

Average price

$393

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$61

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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7h 46m

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7h 16m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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4h 56m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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Republic Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

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

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $123 (€100).

A bus is $330 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $393 (€320).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

Train takes on average 7h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Norfolk, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA among Omio's users.

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from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA

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

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

  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
    12:01 PM7h23
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
    12:01 PM7h23
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Republic AirlinesAA4749
    3:33 PM1h12
    Philadelphia International Airport
    4:45 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $4351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
    4:40 AM7h45
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
    3:29 PM7h24
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK
    1:07 PM8h28
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    9:35 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak151 Northeast Regional · 6131 AMTRAK
    4:57 AM8h28
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    1:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    12:50 AM6h35
    Philadelphia Bus Station
    7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM5h40
    Philadelphia Bus Station
    7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • psa airlinesAA5335
    6:01 PM1h16
    Philadelphia International Airport
    7:17 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $4351One-way
    0 transfers
  • piedmont airlinesAA5859
    1:49 PM1h19
    Philadelphia International Airport
    3:08 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $4351One-way
    0 transfers
  • piedmont airlinesAA6121
    11:05 AM1h22
    Philadelphia International Airport
    12:27 PMNorfolk International Airport
    $4351One-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 bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

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

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $123 (€100).

A bus is $330 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $393 (€320).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

Train takes on average 7h 16m.

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 32 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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