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How to get fromSacramento to Norfolkby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SMF - ORF
    8h 16m
    $268–1,034

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane SMF - PHF
    13h 46m
    $156–657

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,825–2,839

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    5. Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus bus
    3d 4h
    $566–927

  5. Drive  2,864 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Norfolkcar car 2,864 mi
    45h 31m
    $523–755

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane OAK - ORF
    10h 26m
    $330–1,114

Sacramento to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,825Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,473.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 3d 2h.

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