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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 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
    7h 53m
    $190–336

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane RDU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 30m
    $162–666

  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 14h
    $486–811

  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
    $1,789–2,804

  5. Drive  2,512.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Los Angelescar car 2,512.7 mi
    40h 45m
    $459–663

  6. 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
    10h 1m
    $194–804

  7. 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
    11h 4m
    $168–708

  8. 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 21m
    $218–555

Raleigh to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,261.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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 14h.

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