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How to get fromSan Francisco to Chesapeakeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SFO - ORF
    8h 56m
    $178–497

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 Washington Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3d 1h
    $498–976

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 6h
    $1,072–2,261

  4. Drive 2,952.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Chesapeakecar car 2,952.5 mi
    47h 7m
    $539–779

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane OAK - ORF
    8h 30m
    $234–843

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SJC - ORF
    10h 10m
    $230–799

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane SFO - PHF
    12h 32m
    $184–666

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SFO - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    11h 36m
    $237–690

San Francisco to Chesapeake by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,536.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 3d 1h.

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