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How to get fromCalifornia to Norfolkby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    6h 38m
    $228–836

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane SAN - PHF
    12h 50m
    $126–559

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,776–2,763

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus
    2d 22h
    $539–808

  5. Drive  2,657.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Norfolkcar car 2,657.5 mi
    43h 24m
    $485–701

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    8h 31m
    $234–594

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SMF - ORF
    8h 19m
    $268–1,034

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SFO - ORF
    9h 12m
    $237–594

California to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,776Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,336.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between California, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.

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