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How to get fromCalifornia to Virginia Beachby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    8h 5m
    $353–1,243

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

    cheapest
    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
    10h 7m
    $239–906

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 19h
    $1,017–2,006

  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
    2d 22h
    $478–889

  5. Drive 2,674.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Virginia Beachcar car 2,674.6 mi
    43h 45m
    $489–705

  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
    7h 56m
    $268–835

  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
    9h 29m
    $247–883

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    11h 9m
    $274–1,141

California to Virginia Beach by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,017Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,399.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between California, USA and Virginia Beach, 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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Virginia Beach via St Louis Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 2d 22h.

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