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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    8h 54m
    $245–615

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    8h 37m
    $184–416

  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 13h
    $420–807

  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
    $997–2,122

  5. Drive 2,506.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Raleighcar car 2,506.8 mi
    40h 58m
    $458–661

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    8h 8m
    $191–566

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    8h
    $186–858

California to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,233.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 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 13h.

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