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How to get fromVirginia Beach to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, car, car ferry, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, car, car ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORF - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    11h 12m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davistrain train
    4. Take the train from Davis to Oaklandtrain train
    5. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 6h

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    7. Walk from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 11h

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Scotland Wharfcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Scotland Wharf to Jamestowncarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Jamestown to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3d 9h

  5. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ORF - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    11h 15m

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORF - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    12h 34m

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    13h 30m

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,557 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to San Francisco Bay Area via Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Davis, and Oakland in around 3d 6h.

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