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

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Long 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
    7h 36m
    $318–1,062

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    8h 8m
    $166–558

  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 12h
    $403–793

  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
    $1,056–2,198

  5. Drive 2,524.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Long Beachcar car 2,524.7 mi
    41h 5m
    $461–666

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    9h 38m
    $194–804

  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 25m
    $260–1,014

  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 42m
    $198–880

  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
    $398–1,328

  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 39m
    $237–514

Raleigh to Long Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,244 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Long Beach, 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 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 12h.

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