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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SNA - ORF
    7h 36m
    $338–1,193

  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 38m
    $238–886

  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
    $1,762–2,758

  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 Norfolkbus bus
    2d 22h
    $547–829

  5. Drive  2,657.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Norfolkcar car 2,657.5 mi
    43h 24m
    $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 16m
    $288–1,134

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LGB - ORF
    8h 26m
    $377–1,532

  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 22m
    $292–1,136

  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 30m
    $267–1,032

California to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,361 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between California, USA and Norfolk, 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 train from Los Angeles to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.

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