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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 33m
    $346–1,233

  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 22m
    $286–1,153

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus
    2d 17h
    $472–902

  4. 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
    $1,023–2,161

  5. Drive 2,690.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Virginia Beachcar car 2,690.2 mi
    44h 3m
    $491–710

Santa Monica to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,396.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Virginia Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Richmond in around 2d 17h.

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