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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cary 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 59m
    $194–339

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUR - RDU
    9h 57m
    $183–765

  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 Durhambus bus
    2d 13h
    $492–771

  4. Train (Amtrak)

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

  5. Drive  2,503.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Carycar car 2,503.7 mi
    40h 42m
    $457–660

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ONT - RDU
    10h 19m
    $219–890

  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
    11h 3m
    $272–1,112

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    10h 44m
    $224–760

  9. 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 Carytrain train
    11h 14m
    $212–549

Los Angeles to Cary by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,261.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cary, 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 Cary Depot via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 2d 13h.

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