How much is the bus ticket from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Norfolk to Philadelphia start at R 514. The average price for this route is around R 833. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Norfolk to Philadelphia is 6h, covering a distance of 359 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by CoachRun .

Which bus companies service the Norfolk to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound , CoachRun .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Philadelphia at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Norfolk to Philadelphia from R 433 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
19:50	Norfolk	7h 45m	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
19:50	Norfolk	7h 45m	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
14:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
19:50	Norfolk	7h 45m	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
07:15	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 45m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
19:50	Norfolk	7h 45m	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Philadelphia on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	20:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
07:00	Norfolk	5h 45m	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
07:10	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h 4m	15:14	30th Street Station	No tags
22:00	Norfolk	6h 15m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
19:50	Norfolk	7h 45m	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Norfolk to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just R 514, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6hAverage duration

359 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 514 - R 2 321	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 845 - R 5 535	Average duration7h 32m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Philadelphia?

Stops in Norfolk

A
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
280 Park Avenue. Norfolk, VA 23510
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B
Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop
415 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502, Elegante Dominican Beauty Salon between Military Hwy and Briar Hill Road
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 612 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 646 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87431 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 609

Greyhound Norfolk Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I am from Belize Central America the bus is comfortable Wi-Fi is very good drivers are like professionals. One thing some of the bus terminal is so hard to locate even if ask local people

Richard N.

15 March 2024

It was trash I am never using their service again they need help with their customer service and the way they communicate with the customer.

Wanya L.

7 March 2020

The bus did not show up in Salisbury. We missed our connection. I was very late getting home. I would appreciate a full refund.

Debra B.

18 August 2018

CoachRun

3.5/5658 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Norfolk to Philadelphia start at R 514. The average price for this route is around R 833. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Norfolk to Philadelphia is 6h, covering a distance of 359 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by CoachRun.
Which bus companies service the Norfolk to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound, CoachRun.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Philadelphia at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/12

R 416

13/12

R 934

Today

R 969

15/12

R 865

16/12

R 744

17/12

R 761

18/12

R 744

19/12

R 761

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 416

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 416 to R 4 618 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 744, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.