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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    7h 5m
    $354–1,244

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane SAN - PHF
    12h 1m
    $186–759

  3. 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
    $1,054–2,106

  4. 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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d
    $480–891

  5. Drive 2,657.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Norfolkcar car 2,657.2 mi
    43h 24m
    $485–701

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    6h 56m
    $268–836

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SMF - ORF
    8h 29m
    $248–884

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ONT - ORF
    9h 6m
    $240–907

California to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,054Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,387.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between California, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.

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