PA → VA · about 223 miles
Philadelphia to Norfolk bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 34 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Norfolk. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:50 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 34
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First departure
- 12:50 AM
- Last departure
- 7:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:50 AM | 7:25 AM | 6h 35m | Daily | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:38 AM | 5:49 PM | 7h 11m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:38 AM | 6:49 PM | 8h 11m | Sat & Sun | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 8h 08m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 7:09 PM | 7h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 7:10 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | Philadelphia to Norfolk | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:29 PM | 10:43 PM | 7h 14m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:34 PM | 11:55 PM | 7h 21m | Sat & Sun | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:35 PM | 11:55 PM | 7h 20m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:36 PM | 11:38 PM | 7h 02m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Norfolk | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day | 5h 30m | Daily except Tue | Philadelphia to Norfolk | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Norfolk The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Norfolk
Return trip: Norfolk to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Norfolk?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Norfolk?
The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Norfolk?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Norfolk leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).