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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from North Carolina to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    7h 12m
    $144–657

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

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    7h 38m
    $119–435

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $474–766

  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 Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 20h
    $1,422–2,402

  5. Drive  2,399.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Los Angelescar car 2,399.9 mi
    38h 11m
    $425–613

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    7h 13m
    $242–617

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    7h 43m
    $164–458

  8. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CLT - SMF
    7h 33m
    $184–756

  9. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    7h 57m
    $133–356

  10. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $152–416

North Carolina to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,085.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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