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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Virginia Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    8h 38m
    $256–683

  2. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    11h 20m
    $198–779

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    $1,741–2,781

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 1h
    $542–867

  5. Drive  2,690.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Virginia Beachcar car 2,690.4 mi
    44h 3m
    $460–665

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 2h
    $1,382–2,187

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,741Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,396.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Parks & 19Th via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 3d.

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