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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles 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 57m
    $194–569

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUR - RDU
    9h 31m
    $193–765

  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
    $396–769

  4. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $815–1,797

  5. Drive 2,487.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Durhamcar car 2,487.1 mi
    40h 23m
    $454–656

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    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 23m
    $219–831

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGB - RDU
    11h 17m
    $312–1,212

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    12h 35m
    $207–575

  9. 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 22h
    $934–2,066

Los Angeles to Durham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,264.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

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