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

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

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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    8h 44m
    $222–637

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    9h 25m
    $181–589

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $429–836

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,047–2,259

  5. Drive 2,504.3 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Raleighcar car 2,504.3 mi
    40h 58m
    $457–661

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    9h 55m
    $211–911

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $338–1,260

  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
    12h 9m
    $213–817

Orange County to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 16h.

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