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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RDU - SNA
    7h 8m
    $200–902

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 48m
    $189–577

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    2d 14h

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $330–833

  5. Drive 2,505.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Irvinecar car 2,505.3 mi
    41h 8m
    $458–661

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Main-Harvard via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 14h.

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