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How to get fromNorfolk to Oaklandby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Oakland by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORF - SFO
    8h 44m
    $166–594

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Woodbridge Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3d
    $539–957

  3. 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 Emeryvilletrain train
    3d 6h
    $913–2,408

  4. Drive  2,944.5 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Oaklandcar car 2,944.5 mi
    47h 1m
    $538–777

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ORF - OAK
    8h 26m
    $209–837

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORF - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    9h 30m
    $215–843

Norfolk to Oakland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,544.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Emeryville via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 6h.

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