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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    8h 8m
    $231–886

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    9h 49m
    $202–728

  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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $496–824

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,757–2,859

  5. Drive  2,508.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Raleighcar car 2,508.5 mi
    40h 48m
    $458–662

  6. 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 11m
    $209–365

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $347–1,139

Santa Ana to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$496Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,226.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to GoRaleigh Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 14h.

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