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.
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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Take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Philadelphia (PHL).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 2hrs | $345 | hourly | 385km (239 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 10m | $270 | hourly | 458km (284 miles) |
Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train | 3h 20m | $290 | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus to Newport News, Fly | 4h 10m | $370 | once daily | 425km (264 miles) |
Bus | 9h 55m | $55 | once daily | 585km (364 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | $27 | on demand | 436km (271 miles) |
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)
Greyhound USA
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.