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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    8h 9m
    $190–336

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    10h 59m
    $178–708

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $491–821

  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 21h
    $1,788–2,802

  5. Drive  2,512.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Los Angelescar car 2,512.7 mi
    40h 45m
    $430–621

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RDU - BUR
    9h 56m
    $194–804

  7. Fly 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
    11h 29m
    $220–878

  8. Fly 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 Los Angelestrain train
    11h 40m
    $230–568

Raleigh to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,261.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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