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How to get fromRaleigh to Santa Anaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    8h 56m
    $242–688

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    11h 41m
    $148–660

  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 to Santa Anabus bus
    2d 13h
    $404–669

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $768–1,927

  5. Drive  2,509.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Santa Anacar car 2,509.9 mi
    40h 45m
    $459–662

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 50m
    $198–356

  7. 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 31m
    $268–992

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport 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 Santa Anatrain train
    10h 30m
    $186–762

Raleigh to Santa Ana by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Santa Ana via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 13h.

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