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

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Virginia Beach by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    8h 48m
    $298–836

  2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CLD - ORF
    10h 52m
    $220–842

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 19h
    $444–867

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,021–2,183

  5. Drive 2,663.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Virginia Beachcar car 2,663.4 mi
    44h 20m
    $487–703

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    9h 15m

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SNA - ORF
    13h 28m
    $239–848

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ONT - ORF
    13h 7m
    $265–913

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PSP - ORF
    13h 35m
    $245–839

Carlsbad to Virginia Beach by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,383.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Virginia Beach via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 2d 23h.

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