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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 San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    7h 39m
    $228–735

  2. 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
    $828–1,821

  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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 22h
    $425–821

  4. Drive  2,674.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Virginia Beachcar car 2,674.8 mi
    43h 46m
    $489–706

  5. 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
    $237–883

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    9h 51m
    $233–743

  7. 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
    10h 7m
    $247–904

  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
    10h 53m
    $333–1,338

California to Virginia Beach by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$828Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,347.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between California, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) twice daily. 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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