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Compare bus, train, and flight for Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 55m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM6h00Virginia Beach, VA5:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA$521One-way0 transfers
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11:45 AM6h00Virginia Beach, VA5:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA$521One-way0 transfers
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12:00 PM5h45Virginia Beach, VA5:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA$631One-way0 transfers
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7:45 PM6h00Virginia Beach, VA1:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $138 (€110).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Virginia Beach, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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