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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Long Beachby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Long Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORF - SNA
    9h 49m
    $320–1,040

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ORF - LGB
    10h 34m
    $167–632

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $437–735

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d
    $796–1,906

  5. Drive  2,693 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Long Beachcar car 2,693 mi
    43h 54m
    $492–710

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORF - LAX
    10h 20m
    $229–636

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ORF - BUR
    12h 2m
    $223–842

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 41m
    $207–796

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORF - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    11h 41m
    $200–753

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 8h
    $757–1,875

Virginia Beach to Long Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Long Beach Bus Station via Richmond, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 19h.

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