There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Bakersfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Meadows Field Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane ORF - BFL
7h 50m$247–857Train, bus (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 Riversidetrain
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus
2d 23h$1,073–2,241Bus
- 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 Bakersfieldbus
3d 2h$517–1,012Drive 2,678.4 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Bakersfieldcar 2,678.4 mi
43h 32m$489–706Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORF - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
10h 1m$369–1,278
Norfolk to Bakersfield by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Bakersfield is to fly which costs $240 - $900 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $240 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Bakersfield via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between Norfolk and Bakersfield is 2399 miles. The road distance is 2694 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 23h and costs $1,000 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Norfolk to Bakersfield, including transfers.
Norfolk to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $240 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 3 days 2h.
Norfolk to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Bakersfield is 3h behind Norfolk. It is currently 8:41 AM in Norfolk and 5:41 AM in Bakersfield.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Bakersfield via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Meadows Field Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Bakersfield is 2694 miles. It takes approximately 43h 32m to drive from Norfolk to Bakersfield.
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