How much is the bus ticket from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Norfolk to Philadelphia start from $30. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from Norfolk to Philadelphia is 6h, covering a distance of 355 km. The quickest bus can get 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 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound , CoachRun .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Philadelphia at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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 5696 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Philadelphia on January 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 36m	12:06am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
10:00pm	Norfolk	6h 15m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
4:30pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 36m	12:06am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Philadelphia on January 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45pm	5818 Poplar Hall Dr - Norfolk	4h 30m	3:15am	81 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	6h 49m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	No tags
10:00pm	Norfolk	6h 15m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
7:15am	Norfolk	5h 30m	12:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
6:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	6h 49m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Philadelphia on January 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45pm	5818 Poplar Hall Dr - Norfolk	4h 30m	3:15am	81 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	10:25pm	30th Street Station	No tags
10:00pm	Norfolk	6h 15m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
7:15am	Norfolk	5h 30m	12:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	8h	10:25pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Philadelphia on January 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45pm	5818 Poplar Hall Dr - Norfolk	4h 30m	3:15am	81 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 58m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	No tags
10:00pm	Norfolk	6h 15m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
7:15am	Norfolk	5h 30m	12:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
2:25pm	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 58m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Philadelphia on January 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45pm	5818 Poplar Hall Dr - Norfolk	4h 30m	3:15am	81 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 2m	1:17pm	30th Street Station	No tags
10:00pm	Norfolk	6h 15m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
7:15am	Norfolk	5h 30m	12:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
6:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	7h 2m	1:17pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Philadelphia on January 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00pm	Norfolk	6h 15m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
7:15am	Norfolk	5h 30m	12:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
6:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	6h 49m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	No tags
7:00am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	5h 45m	12:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
6:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	6h 49m	1:04pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:47 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6hAverage Duration

355 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $119	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $394	Average Duration7h 10m	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
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Map
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
Map
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,044 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,500 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87500 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $59

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.

March 15, 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.

March 7, 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.

August 18, 2018

CoachRun

3.5/5667 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.1

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $30. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Norfolk to Philadelphia is 6h, covering a distance of 355 km. The quickest bus can get 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 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound, CoachRun.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Philadelphia at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Norfolk to Philadelphia generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Norfolk to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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

01-12

$46

01-13

$66

Today

$65

01-15

$46

01-16

$46

01-17

$46

01-18

$33

01-19

$46

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $380 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 $33 which is on 2026-01-18.

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.