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How to get fromSan Jose to Norfolkby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SJC - ORF
    8h 12m
    $268–1,034

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SFO - ORF
    9h 33m
    $242–601

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3d 7h
    $1,872–3,017

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3d 9h
    $1,107–1,726

  5. Drive  2,912.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Norfolkcar car 2,912.5 mi
    47h 51m
    $532–768

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane OAK - ORF
    9h 8m
    $285–1,043

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MRY - ORF
    11h 28m
    $339–1,191

San Jose to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,872Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,502.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Norfolk via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 3d 7h.

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