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How to get fromLos Angeles to Chesapeakeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    7h 13m
    $266–698

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    11h 1m
    $225–813

  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 20h
    $1,761–2,756

  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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2d 20h
    $537–832

  5. Drive  2,657.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chesapeakecar car 2,657.6 mi
    43h 25m
    $455–657

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BUR - ORF
    8h 39m
    $305–1,244

  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
    8h 59m
    $361–1,369

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SNA - ORF
    10h 4m
    $347–1,362

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LGB - ORF
    10h 19m
    $494–2,041

Los Angeles to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.

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