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How to get fromRaleigh to Dana Pointby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    9h 14m
    $282–688

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus
    13h 13m
    $168–708

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    2d 16h
    $454–715

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,802–2,821

  5. Drive  2,510.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Dana Pointcar car 2,510.8 mi
    41h 38m
    $459–662

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 46m
    $222–388

  7. 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 49m
    $202–770

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    10h 59m
    $371–1,087

Raleigh to Dana Point by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,243.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 2d 16h.

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