There are 8 ways to get from California to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SAN - ORF
6h 38m$228–636Fly San Diego International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane SAN - PHF
13h 25m$146–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
2d 20h$827–1,866Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
3d$478–762Drive 2,657.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Norfolkcar 2,657.5 mi
43h 24m$485–701Fly Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SMF - ORF
8h 28m$238–934Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane LAX - ORF
8h 31m$234–744Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ONT - ORF
9h 1m$248–954
California to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Norfolk is to fly which costs $140 - $650 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from California to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Dntc via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between California and Norfolk is 2350 miles. The road distance is 2673 miles.
The best way to get from California to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $800 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from California to Norfolk, including transfers.
California to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $220 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $470 - $800 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Wednesday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Norfolk is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 8:58 AM in California and 11:58 AM in Norfolk.
California to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Norfolk is 2673 miles. It takes approximately 43h 24m to drive from California to Norfolk.
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