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How to get fromSan Diego to Chapel Hillby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Chapel Hill by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    6h 45m
    $194–812

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 13h
    $412–802

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,079–2,323

  4. Drive 2,465.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Chapel Hillcar car 2,465.1 mi
    40h 55m
    $450–650

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SAN - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus
    9h 46m
    $281–1,047

San Diego to Chapel Hill by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,207.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, and Durham Station in around 2d 13h.

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