There are 9 ways to get from Downingtown to Virginia by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train, fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
3h 38m$125–662Drive 255.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Virginia Beachcar 255.9 mi
5h 39m$47–68Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
9h 45m$48–78Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
10h 17m$167–867Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 37m$971–1,334Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 59m$971–1,234Train, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
4h 53m$99–631Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
10h 44m$211–341Train, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus
11h 32m$47–76
Downingtown to Virginia by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Virginia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Virginia is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $950 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Virginia Beach via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Downingtown and Virginia is 260 miles. The road distance is 257.4 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Downingtown to Virginia, including transfers.
Downingtown to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Downingtown to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Virginia is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $160 - $900 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Virginia, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- webcustomerservice@ridegrtc.com
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Downingtown to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Downingtown to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Virginia is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Downingtown to Virginia.
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