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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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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 38m
    $191–809

  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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $421–820

  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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,083–2,318

  4. Drive 2,517.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Raleighcar car 2,517.2 mi
    40h 22m
    $460–664

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane SAN - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 20m
    $194–693

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SAN - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $334–1,166

  7. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $304–1,076

San Diego to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,202.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 12h.

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