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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    7h 4m
    $232–952

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 41m
    $178–578

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    2d 14h
    $409–799

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    2d 21h
    $1,060–2,206

  5. Drive 2,511.5 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Irvinecar car 2,511.5 mi
    40h 45m
    $459–663

  6. 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 22m
    $313–1,218

Raleigh to Irvine by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,221.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Main-Harvard via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 14h.

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