Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Long Beach

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 27m
    $186–328

  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
    9h 55m
    $144–654

  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
    2d 13h
    $402–667

  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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $816–1,925

  5. Drive  2,524.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Long Beachcar car 2,524.7 mi
    41h 7m
    $461–666

  6. 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
    9h 18m
    $298–762

  7. 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 29m
    $200–864

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    10h 44m
    $178–726

  9. 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 54m
    $324–1,067

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

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    11h 45m
    $163–503

Raleigh to Long Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Long Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,270.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Long Beach, 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 GoRaleigh Station to Long Beach Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 13h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There