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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $393 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 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.
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 $331 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $393 (€320).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
95 Northeast Regional12:01 PM7h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
95 Northeast Regional12:01 PM7h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:24 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA47493:33 PM1h12Philadelphia International Airport4:45 PMNorfolk International Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
Other options
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK4:40 AM7h4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$901One-way1 transfer
93 Northeast Regional3:29 PM7h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:53 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$941One-way0 transfers
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK1:07 PM8h2830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:35 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$1061One-way1 transfer
151 Northeast Regional · 6131 AMTRAK4:57 AM8h2830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:25 PMNorfolk Station, Norfolk, VA$391One-way1 transfer
12:50 AM6h35Philadelphia Bus Station7:25 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM5h40Philadelphia Bus Station7:10 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$431One-way0 transfers
AA53356:01 PM1h16Philadelphia International Airport7:17 PMNorfolk International Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
AA58591:49 PM1h19Philadelphia International Airport3:08 PMNorfolk International Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
AA612111:05 AM1h22Philadelphia International Airport12:27 PMNorfolk International Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
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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 $331 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA costing on average $393 (€320).
Other travel options to Norfolk, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Norfolk, VA by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Norfolk, VA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Norfolk, VA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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