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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 $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $50, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $479 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $430 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $479 (€388).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 6h 15m 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.
- FlixBus2:05 AM7h35Philadelphia Bus Station9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:05 AM7h35Philadelphia Bus Station9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA59491:49 PM1h16Philadelphia International Airport3:05 PMNorfolk International Airport$6711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 65 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK4:20 AM8h0530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$2081One-way1 transfer
- 87 Northeast Regional4:36 PM7h0230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:38 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$2731One-way0 transfers
- 155 Northeast Regional10:38 AM7h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:59 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$2731One-way0 transfers
12:50 AM6h35Philadelphia Bus Station7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$851One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:00 PM5h30Philadelphia Bus Station12:30 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM8h35Philadelphia Bus Station6:35 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$1411One-way1 transfer
- AA61229:02 AM1h20Philadelphia International Airport10:22 AMNorfolk International Airport$5421One-way0 transfers
- AA604611:34 AM1h20Philadelphia International Airport12:54 PMNorfolk International Airport$5421One-way0 transfers
UA6235 · UA631310:30 AM3h45Philadelphia International Airport2:15 PMNorfolk International Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $430 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $479 (€388).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Norfolk International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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