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How to get fromChesapeake to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chesapeake to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORF - LAX
    8h 42m
    $155–596

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,747–2,771

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $487–802

  4. Drive  2,664.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Los Angelescar car 2,664.1 mi
    43h 12m
    $487–703

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ORF - BUR
    9h 32m
    $214–843

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ORF - LGB
    10h 7m
    $174–689

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 31m
    $198–747

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORF - SNA
    12h 3m
    $245–908

Chesapeake to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,747Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Los Angeles via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 20h.

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