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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Norfolkby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SBA - ORF
    8h 53m
    $226–883

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    10h 4m
    $210–639

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 23h
    $378–1,041

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Norfolkbus bus
    3d 1h
    $266–650

  5. Drive 2,729.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Norfolkcar car 2,729.7 mi
    45h 4m
    $499–720

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BUR - ORF
    11h 28m
    $228–880

Santa Barbara to Norfolk by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Nsu Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 3d 1h.

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