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How to get fromCalifornia to Raleighby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    7h 54m
    $191–336

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    7h 51m
    $156–658

  3. 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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $490–767

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,777–2,833

  5. Drive  2,510.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Raleighcar car 2,510.8 mi
    40h 49m
    $459–662

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    8h 22m
    $184–716

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGB - RDU
    9h 25m
    $264–1,104

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SMF - RDU
    9h 23m
    $195–856

  9. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane FAT - RDU
    10h 28m
    $184–804

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 16m
    $222–471

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $217–559

California to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,261.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between California, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 12h.

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