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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Research Triangle to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRDU - LAX
    6h 53m
    $153–459

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 13h
    $245–632

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 22h
    $281–745

  4. Drive 2,495.5 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Los Angelescar2,495.5 mi
    40h 47m
    $456–658

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeRDU - BUR
    8h 57m
    $194–784

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRDU - LGB
    9h 34m
    $179–716

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeRDU - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    9h 50m
    $234–933

  8. 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 Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    9h 34m
    $259–716

Research Triangle to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Los Angeles Union Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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