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How to get fromSanta Clara to Raleighby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Clara to Raleigh by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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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 38m
    $206–806

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

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    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 53m
    $198–423

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Ontariobus bus
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 6h
    $772–1,602

  4. Drive 2,767.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Raleighcar car 2,767.2 mi
    45h 29m
    $505–730

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    10h 28m
    $227–880

  6. 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 39m
    $206–740

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MRY - RDU
    12h 37m
    $265–913

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 33m
    $294–1,046

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak 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
    $1,105–2,381

Santa Clara to Raleigh by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Raleigh Union Station via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 7h.

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