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How to get fromRaleigh to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    7h 36m
    $164–708

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    9h 56m
    $144–654

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $431–706

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 21h
    $817–1,912

  5. Drive  2,512.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Los Angelescar car 2,512.7 mi
    40h 45m
    $459–663

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    7h 45m
    $190–336

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    8h 13m
    $194–416

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    9h 7m
    $262–718

  9. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    10h 52m
    $171–420

  10. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    10h 42m
    $289–1,020

Raleigh to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,207.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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