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How to get fromRaleigh, NC to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    8h 51m
    $174–570

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    11h 57m
    $124–474

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Camdenbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $478–892

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,052–2,252

  5. Drive 2,509.1 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh, NC to Los Angelescar car 2,509.1 mi
    40h 39m
    $458–662

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RDU - BUR
    11h 26m
    $244–968

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

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    12h 16m
    $234–550

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    12h 29m
    $260–978

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 37m
    $230–948

Raleigh, NC to Los Angeles by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,052Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,265.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raleigh, NC to Los Angeles Union Station via Durham, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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