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How to get fromSanta Ana to North Carolinaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to North Carolina by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    7h 5m
    $215–905

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    8h 2m
    $129–425

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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 Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $474–777

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,442–2,432

  5. Drive  2,391.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Charlottecar car 2,391.9 mi
    38h 23m
    $409–591

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    8h 29m
    $212–778

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    8h 14m
    $205–905

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    9h 5m
    $209–355

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ONT - CLT
    9h 24m
    $264–1,019

Santa Ana to North Carolina by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and North Carolina, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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