There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ORF - SAN
6h 20m$248–683Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
2d 23h$364–1,546Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
3d 5hDrive 2,648.3 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to San Diego2,648.3 mi
43h 42m$484–699
Chesapeake to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to San Diego is to fly which costs $240 - $700 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at San Diego via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at San Diego via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
The distance between Chesapeake and San Diego is 2347 miles. The road distance is 2663.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 23h and costs $360 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Chesapeake to San Diego, including transfers.
Chesapeake to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 23h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 3 days 5h.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and San Diego, CA, 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 train from Norfolk to San Diego via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 23h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
San Diego is 3h behind Chesapeake. It is currently 8:04 PM in Chesapeake and 5:04 PM in San Diego.
Chesapeake to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to San Diego is 2664 miles. It takes approximately 43h 42m to drive from Chesapeake to San Diego.
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