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

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Sacramento by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORF - SMF
    8h 13m
    $217–834

  2. 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 Sacramentotrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,747–2,871

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 5h
    $524–897

  4. Drive  2,864.3 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Sacramentocar car 2,864.3 mi
    45h 37m
    $523–756

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ORF - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    11h 21m
    $257–913

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

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORF - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    12h 20m
    $278–953

Norfolk to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,747Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,473.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Sacramento via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 4h.

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