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Compare train, bus, and flight for Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$108 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg 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 Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $108 (€89).
A bus is $264 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $329 (€271).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
86 Northeast Regional4:24 AM6h23Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA10:47 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2061One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
86 Northeast Regional4:24 AM6h23Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA10:47 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2061One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA59736:26 AM1h14Richmond International Airport7:40 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4621One-way0 transfers
Other options
186 Northeast Regional3:58 PM6h27Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA10:25 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2411One-way0 transfers
AA58955:34 PM1h20Richmond International Airport6:54 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4391One-way0 transfers
UA4503 · UA40156:30 AM3h15Richmond International Airport9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4491One-way1 transfer
UA4485 · UA354110:50 AM3h20Richmond International Airport2:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $108 (€89).
A bus is $264 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $329 (€271).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 105 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Williamsburg, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Williamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with United to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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