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How to get fromOrange County to North Carolinaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Orange County to North Carolina by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    5h 46m
    $272–1,037

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    8h 21m
    $161–458

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus bus 453
    5. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $408–674

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $844–1,825

  5. Drive 2,391.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Charlottecar car 2,391.7 mi
    38h 25m
    $437–631

  6. 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
    8h 36m
    $222–587

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    8h 48m
    $240–960

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $405–793

Orange County to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$844Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and North Carolina, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Charlotte Bus Station via El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Newnan Park and Ride, and Atlanta Downtown in around 2d 4h.

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