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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Raleighby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    6h 33m
    $188–529

  2. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane LAX - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 14m
    $184–681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $395–775

  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 22h
    $988–2,213

  5. Drive 2,520.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Raleighcar car 2,520.7 mi
    41h 23m
    $460–665

  6. Fly 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
    10h 13m
    $194–544

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 42m
    $291–700

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    12h 38m
    $290–956

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,247 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 10h.

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