There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SMF - ORF
8h 26m$228–834Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane SMF - PHF
13h 59m$216–807Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
3d 2h$524–998Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
3d 2h$1,074–2,172Drive 2,864 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Norfolkcar 2,864 mi
45h 31m$523–755Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane OAK - ORF
10h 6m$259–896
Sacramento to Norfolk by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Norfolk is to fly which costs $210 - $850 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Norfolk is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.
The distance between Sacramento and Norfolk is 2488 miles. The road distance is 2880.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 2h and costs $500 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Sacramento to Norfolk, including transfers.
Sacramento to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Norfolk is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $220 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $2,200 and takes 3 days 2h.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Dntc via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Virginia Beach, and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake in around 3d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Denver, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Norfolk is 3h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 8:57 PM in Sacramento and 11:57 PM in Norfolk.
Sacramento to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Norfolk is 2881 miles. It takes approximately 45h 31m to drive from Sacramento to Norfolk.
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