How to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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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 $47. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 54m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 218 miles (352 km)

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$66

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$141

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$61

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6h 24m

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8h 23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

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

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $141 (€114).

A bus is $380 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $445 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 54m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Flight takes on average 9h 7m.

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

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from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA

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

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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.

  • FlixBus
    12:00 PM5h45
    Virginia Beach, VA
    5:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    12:00 PM5h45
    Virginia Beach, VA
    5:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:00 PM5h45
    Virginia Beach, VA
    5:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    11:00 AM5h45
    Virginia Beach, VA
    4:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Virginia Beach, VA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

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

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $141 (€114).

A bus is $380 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $445 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 54m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Flight takes on average 9h 7m.

The distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 218 miles (352 km).
The average frequency per day from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • {stationMode_1} 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.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from {departureStation_3} and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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