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How to get fromSanta Clara to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clara to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Norfolk 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
    9h 44m
    $218–782

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SFO - ORF
    10h 27m
    $190–510

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 7h
    $652–1,288

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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
    $1,075–2,295

  5. Drive 2,934.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Virginia Beachcar car 2,934.9 mi
    2d
    $536–774

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane OAK - ORF
    9h 55m
    $239–857

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SJC - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    12h 16m
    $230–882

Santa Clara to Virginia Beach by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,516.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Virginia Beach, 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 Santa Clara Amtrak 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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