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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine 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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    6h 41m
    $169–723

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $242–584

  3. 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
    $315–1,007

  4. Drive 2,506.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Raleighcar car 2,506.1 mi
    41h 9m
    $458–661

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    8h 54m
    $189–578

  6. 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
    9h 58m
    $312–742

Irvine to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to GoRaleigh Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 12h.

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