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How to get fromCalifornia to Durhamby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    6h 56m
    $412–1,365

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    8h 2m
    $148–566

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 11h
    $407–849

  4. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $852–1,807

  5. Drive 2,483.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Durhamcar car 2,483.1 mi
    40h 32m
    $454–655

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    8h 8m
    $182–808

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    8h 32m
    $170–666

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    2d 22h
    $967–2,070

California to Durham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,237.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between California, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Durham via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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