There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Irvine by plane, train, bus, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORF - SNA
8h 23m$245–979Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORF - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 19m$224–544Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
2d 19hTrain (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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 21h$397–2,279Drive 2,657 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Irvinecar 2,657 mi
43h 32m$485–701Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORF - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain
9h 50m$273–713
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $270 - $750 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Irvine is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $240 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Tustin via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Norfolk and Irvine is 2362 miles. The road distance is 2672.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Irvine without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Norfolk to Irvine, including transfers.
Norfolk to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Irvine is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $240 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $2,300 and takes 2 days 21h.
Irvine is 3h behind Norfolk. It is currently 3:51 PM in Norfolk and 12:51 PM in Irvine.
Norfolk to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Tustin via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 21h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
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
- $170–650
- 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
- $210–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- 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 Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Irvine is 2672 miles. It takes approximately 43h 32m to drive from Norfolk to Irvine.
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