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How to get fromCharlotte to Orange Countyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Orange County by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    6h 38m
    $272–842

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 6m
    $190–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $374–744

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 20h
    $850–1,818

  5. Drive 2,397.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Orange Countycar car 2,397.8 mi
    38h 10m
    $438–633

  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
    9h 46m
    $253–972

Charlotte to Orange County by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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