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

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

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  1. Fly 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 44m
    $312–857

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    10h 22m
    $172–754

  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 12h
    $236–841

  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
    $332–2,056

  5. Drive 2,506.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Los Angelescar car 2,506.4 mi
    41h 7m
    $458–661

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    8h 47m
    $181–566

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    8h 36m
    $510–1,015

  8. Fly 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
    10h 8m
    $216–908

Raleigh to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 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 12h.

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