There are 8 ways to get from Norfolk to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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 Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORF - LAX
8h 9m$232–743Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane ORF - LGB
9h 51m$181–636Train (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 Los Angelestrain
2d 20h$863–2,000Bus
- 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
2d 22h$417–872Drive 2,663.3 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Los Angelescar 2,663.3 mi
43h 10m$486–703Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ORF - BUR
9h 19m$251–940Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ORF - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
10h 23m$225–844Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORF - SNA
11h 46m$265–999
Norfolk to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $180 - $650 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $230 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Los Angeles via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Norfolk and Los Angeles is 2402 miles. The road distance is 2678.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $850 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Norfolk to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Norfolk to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $230 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 2 days 22h.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 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.
- 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
- $150–600
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
- $150–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
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
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Los Angeles is 3h behind Norfolk. It is currently 7:56 AM in Norfolk and 4:56 AM in Los Angeles.
Norfolk to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Los Angeles is 2679 miles. It takes approximately 43h 10m to drive from Norfolk to Los Angeles.
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