Originally Posted by
staehpj1
If I remember correctly you don't need to go over any big bridges if you fly into Norfolk. There are two ferries that allow you to avoid that, the Elizabeth River Ferry and the Scotland Jamestown Ferry. One was fairly cheap and the other free. The only drawback was a ride through a fairly seedy part of Portsmouth, but it wasn't that bad.
Check out this link for some details that may help:
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/foru...1&nested=0&v=e
This will be a bit longer, but if you want to start at the actual ocean it is a way to do that.
It is a relatively longish, and not so straight forward ride from Norfolk IAP to the Scotland Ferry which puts you into Jamestown. You might want to call out to the airport and inquire about a van type taxi service...or much better yet, fly into Newport News. Newport News Airport is only about 10 miles tops from the Yorktown start point. If you fly into Newport News....here is a map of a great route which is about as safe as can be.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2430694