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

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Virginia Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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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
    8h 37m
    $337–1,192

  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
    7h 38m
    $238–885

  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 21h
    $1,766–2,762

  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
    $543–820

  5. Drive  2,674.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Virginia Beachcar car 2,674.8 mi
    43h 45m
    $489–706

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SMF - ORF
    9h 14m
    $287–1,133

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LGB - ORF
    9h 26m
    $376–1,531

  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
    9h 22m
    $290–1,136

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane FAT - ORF
    10h 30m
    $266–1,031

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 23h
    $1,407–2,168

California to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,766Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,372.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between California, USA and Virginia Beach, 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 Parks & 19Th via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 2d 21h.

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