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How to get fromRaleigh to Menlo Parkby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Menlo Park by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    8h 18m
    $196–420

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAY - SFO
    10h 34m
    $169–604

  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
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $451–758

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    3d 9h
    $896–2,034

  5. Drive  2,788 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Menlo Parkcar car 2,788 mi
    45h 31m
    $509–735

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RDU - SJC
    9h 58m
    $210–862

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RDU - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Menlo Park Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 44m
    $216–872

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    11h 42m
    $204–723

Raleigh to Menlo Park by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,425.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Menlo Park Caltrain Northbound via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 19h.

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