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How to get fromRaleigh to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport 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
    6h 47m
    $182–552

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    10h 30m
    $128–560

  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
    $393–764

  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
    $987–2,208

  5. 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 8m
    $236–926

  6. 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
    10h 18m
    $199–538

  7. Drive 2,526.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 2,526.2 mi
    41h 8m
    $461–666

Raleigh to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal 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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