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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    9h 53m
    $175–492

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d

  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 8h
    $1,076–2,270

  4. Drive 2,964.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Virginia Beachcar car 2,964.4 mi
    47h 19m
    $541–782

  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
    9h 28m
    $231–838

  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
    11h 7m
    $227–794

  7. 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 Virginia Beachbus bus
    10h 58m

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Arlington to Virginia Beachbus bus
    12h 53m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,546.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Virginia Beach, 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 to Virginia Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Richmond in around 3d.

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