How to travel from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia, United States of America

The distance between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia is around 239 miles (385km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    $345
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Philadelphia.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $55
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance271 miles (436km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $55 and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $345.

The distance between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia is around 239 miles (385km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767 miles (1,235km)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Virgina Beach and Philadelphia by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx $345.

The cheapest way to travel between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $55 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia. We recommend that you take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Virgina Beach and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Virgina Beach and Philadelphia. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia. We recommend that you take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL). instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Virgina Beach and Philadelphia. The distance is around 271 miles (436km) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around $345.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Virgina Beach and Philadelphia

Transport options from Virgina Beach to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2hrs
$345
hourly385km (239 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
$270
hourly458km (284 miles)
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train3h 20m
$290
hourly484km (301 miles)
Bus to Newport News, Fly4h 10m
$370
once daily425km (264 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
$55
once daily585km (364 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
$27
on demand436km (271 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia