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How to get fromNorfolk to Oceansideby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Norfolk to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 42m
    $197–759

  2. Train

    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 Riversidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 22h
    $753–1,916

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3d 4h
    $506–829

  4. Drive  2,643.9 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Oceansidecar car 2,643.9 mi
    43h 57m
    $483–697

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 56m
    $270–715

  6. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ORF - CLD
    10h 48m
    $209–792

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORF - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 20m
    $250–950

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 50m
    $226–844

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORF - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    13h 10m
    $216–779

Norfolk to Oceanside by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$753Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,378.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Norfolk to Oceanside via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Riverside - Downtown in around 2d 22h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Oceanside Transportation Center via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 3d 4h.

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