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

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Laguna Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    9h 15m
    $252–708

  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 Coast-Oceanbus bus
    12h 42m
    $158–658

  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 Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    2d 15h
    $419–675

  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
    $868–2,127

  5. Drive  2,519.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Laguna Beachcar car 2,519.3 mi
    40h 55m
    $460–665

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    11h 17m
    $188–330

  7. 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 50m
    $281–1,019

  8. 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
    12h 9m
    $186–756

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane RDU - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus
    14h 10m
    $180–564

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    3d 4h
    $624–1,221

Raleigh to Laguna Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,234.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, United 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 Coast-Ocean 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 15h.

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