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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Virginia Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SBA - ORF
    10h 6m
    $196–782

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SBA - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    12h 34m
    $186–777

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 1h
    $769–1,963

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
    $484–786

  5. Drive  2,746.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Virginia Beachcar car 2,746.7 mi
    45h 24m
    $502–725

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    12h 48m
    $257–702

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BFL - ORF
    13h 47m
    $326–1,212

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BUR - ORF
    12h 38m
    $252–937

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 3h
    $684–1,596

Santa Barbara to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,462.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Parks & 19Th via Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 3d 1h.

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