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

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There are 9 ways to get from Norfolk to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORF - LAX
    7h 18m
    $216–533

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeORF - LGB
    9h 17m
    $207–831

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphiabus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 20h
    $272–812

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    2d 20h
    $472–2,522

  5. Drive 2,658.2 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Los Angelescar2,658.2 mi
    43h 17m
    $486–701

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORF - SAN
    6h 56m
    $247–684

  7. 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)planeORF - SJC
    8h 37m
    $281–1,035

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeORF - FAT
    9h 53m
    $266–1,030

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORF - SNA
    11h 12m
    $251–935

Norfolk to California by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 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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