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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Raleigh 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
    8h 4m
    $191–476

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    11h 51m
    $167–519

  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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $397–768

  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 20h
    $878–1,962

  5. Drive  2,510.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Raleighcar car 2,510.8 mi
    40h 49m
    $459–662

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUR - RDU
    9h 38m
    $190–762

  7. 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 30m
    $205–827

  8. 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 24m
    $309–1,209

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    12h 43m
    $204–571

Los Angeles to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,261.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles Union Station to GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 13h.

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