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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Legoland Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Legoland California by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)planeRDU - CLD
    7h 52m
    $184–715

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
    3d
    $287–724

  3. Drive 2,486.6 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Legoland Californiacar2,486.6 mi
    41h 29m
    $454–656

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeRDU - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Stationtrain
    8h 41m
    $231–690

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRDU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    9h 24m
    $190–575

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Legoland California, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Legoland California via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr in around 3d.

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