There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (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 to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORF - SAN
6h 32m$247–684Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane ORF - LGB
9h 32m$207–831Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphiabus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 20h$262–887Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 20h$372–2,522Drive 2,658.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Los Angelescar 2,658.1 mi
43h 31m$486–701Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORF - LAX
7h 18m$216–533Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ORF - FAT
10h 3m$276–1,130
Norfolk to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to California is to fly which costs $240 - $700 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to California is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to California station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to California. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Los Angeles via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Norfolk and California is 2351 miles. The road distance is 2673.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 20h and costs $260 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Norfolk to California, including transfers.
Norfolk to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to California train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to California is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $900 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also train, which costs $370 - $2,600 and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between Norfolk, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Kansas City, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Kansas City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
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
- 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
- $170–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
- 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
- $130–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
California is 3h behind Norfolk. It is currently 7:44 AM in Norfolk and 4:44 AM in California.
Norfolk to California train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to California is 2674 miles. It takes approximately 43h 31m to drive from Norfolk to California.
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