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How to get fromCalifornia to Chesapeakeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SNA - ORF
    7h 40m
    $340–1,197

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    6h 41m
    $240–890

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2d 18h
    $530–830

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,762–2,758

  5. Drive  2,657.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chesapeakecar car 2,657.6 mi
    43h 25m
    $485–701

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SMF - ORF
    8h 17m
    $290–1,138

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LGB - ORF
    8h 29m
    $379–1,536

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SJC - ORF
    8h 25m
    $294–1,140

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane FAT - ORF
    9h 33m
    $269–1,036

California to Chesapeake by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,362 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between California, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Robert Hall & Military via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 2d 18h.

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