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

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

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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 32m
    $300–1,032

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    8h 46m
    $154–558

  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 14h
    $227–633

  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 22h
    $346–758

  5. Drive 2,518.5 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Long Beachcar car 2,518.5 mi
    41h 24m
    $460–664

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RDU - LGB
    10h 21m
    $162–704

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    10h 45m
    $262–1,137

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RDU - BUR
    11h 57m
    $188–814

Raleigh to Long Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, 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 Long Beach Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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