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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SJC - RDU
    9h 31m
    $206–806

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    8h 59m
    $199–423

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $529–1,003

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3d 7h
    $1,106–2,332

  5. Drive 2,762.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Raleighcar car 2,762.2 mi
    45h 24m
    $505–729

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    10h 21m
    $232–865

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane SJC - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    $208–792

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MRY - RDU
    12h 42m
    $266–913

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    12h 39m
    $305–1,046

San Jose to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to GoRaleigh Station via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 23h.

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