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When to visit
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Norristown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Norristown

With a population of 34,324, Norristown is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Norristown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Norristown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cage In Audubon (711 S Trooper Rd) and Jalsa (2522 W Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Norristown

Norristown in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Norristown in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Norristown

Plane

Although Norristown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 18 miles from Norristown. Newark Liberty Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Norristown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Norristown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Norristown to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Norristown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 84 miles from Norristown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norristown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Norristown takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Norristown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 18 miles from Norristown. Newark Liberty Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Norristown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Norristown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Norristown to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Norristown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 84 miles from Norristown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Norristown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Norristown takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Norristown

EWRNewark
ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Norristown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Norristown

Most booked hotels in Norristown

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The Alloy, a Doubletree by Hilton - Valley Forge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 931 reviews)
$170+
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Marriott Philadelphia West
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 200 reviews)
$252+
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Hampton Inn Philadelphia/King of Prussia (Valley Forge)
2 stars
Good (7.9, 950 reviews)
$108+
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Valley Forge Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, 441 reviews)
$191+
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Hyatt Place Philadelphia/ King of Prussia
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1406 reviews)
$108+
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Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West
4 stars
Good (7.2, 1514 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Norristown

Renting a car in Norristown costs $42 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Norristown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Norristown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Norristown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Norristown costs $42 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Norristown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Norristown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Norristown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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