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How to get fromChesapeake to Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chesapeake to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORF - SAN
    6h 34m
    $250–688

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORF - LAX
    7h 20m
    $219–537

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $247–722

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 20h
    $372–1,422

  5. Drive 2,658.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Los Angelescar car 2,658.9 mi
    43h 32m
    $486–701

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORF - SJC
    8h 51m
    $334–1,339

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORF - FAT
    10h 5m
    $279–1,134

Chesapeake to California by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and California, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Los Angeles Union Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 20h.

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