There are 11 ways to get from California to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LAX - RDU
7h 55m$138–566Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
2d 12h$453–879Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
2d 20h$926–2,007Drive 2,506.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Raleighcar 2,506.3 mi
41h 1m$458–661Fly San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SAN - RDU
7h 53m$162–608Fly Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGB - RDU
9h 38m$161–754Fly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SFO - RDU
8h 39m$150–616Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane FAT - RDU
10h 43m$171–754Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SNA - RDU
10h 24m$366–1,409Fly San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SAN - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
11h 27m$222–921Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LAX - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
11h 42m$207–539
California to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Raleigh is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from California to Raleigh is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between California and Raleigh is 2275 miles. The road distance is 2521 miles.
The best way to get from California to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $450 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from California to Raleigh, including transfers.
California to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Raleigh is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $900 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $900 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
California to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Raleigh is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 7:15 PM in California and 10:15 PM in Raleigh.
California to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Raleigh is 2521 miles. It takes approximately 41h 1m to drive from California to Raleigh.
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