There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORF - SAN
5h 42m$200–800Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 23h$1,009–2,252Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3d 1h$504–967Drive 2,653.6 mi
- Drive from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diegocar 2,653.6 mi
44h 1m$485–700Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane ORF - CLD
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain
11h 36m$205–808
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego is to fly and train which costs $200 - $850 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at San Diego via Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at San Diego via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
The distance between Norfolk Airport (ORF) and San Diego is 2339 miles. The road distance is 2669.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 23h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,300 and takes 2 days 23h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 1h.
What companies run services between Norfolk Airport (ORF), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 23h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Norfolk International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 5h 42m.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
San Diego is 3h behind Norfolk Airport (ORF). It is currently 9:04 PM in Norfolk Airport (ORF) and 6:04 PM in San Diego.
Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego is 2669 miles. It takes approximately 44h 1m to drive from Norfolk Airport (ORF) to San Diego.
Breeze Airways, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Norfolk International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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