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How to get fromCharlotte to Newport Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Newport Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    8h 27m
    $266–1,106

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    9h 59m
    $177–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 12h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 17h

  5. Drive 2,405.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Newport Beachcar car 2,405.2 mi
    38h 21m
    $439–634

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    11h 26m
    $268–1,026

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    11h 46m
    $228–858

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    2d 20h
    $960–1,990

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,112.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Coast-Balboa Coves via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 12h.

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