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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Virginia Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SJC - ORF
    8h 57m
    $288–1,132

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SFO - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    11h 35m
    $233–896

  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 8h
    $1,866–3,020

  4. Bus

    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 bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 9h
    $622–976

  5. Drive  2,929.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Virginia Beachcar car 2,929.8 mi
    2d
    $501–724

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    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
    8h 53m
    $251–650

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    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
    10h 10m
    $294–1,142

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    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
    12h 30m
    $338–1,190

  9. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 10h
    $1,489–2,397

San Jose to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,866Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,514.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines 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 Parks & 19Th via Emeryville, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 3d 8h.

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