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How to get fromSan Diego to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    6h 34m
    $298–785

  2. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SAN - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    10h 58m
    $212–785

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 22h
    $1,020–2,159

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 2h
    $499–933

  5. Drive 2,662.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Virginia Beachcar car 2,662.9 mi
    44h 9m
    $486–702

San Diego to Virginia Beach by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,020Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,344.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Virginia Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3d 2h.

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