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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Santa Monicaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Research Triangle to Santa Monica by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 47m
    $144–488

  2. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
    3d
    $425–2,554

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3d 3h
    $273–706

  4. Drive 2,511.1 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Santa Monicacar2,511.1 mi
    41h 4m
    $459–662

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeRDU - BUR
    9h 22m
    $190–756

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRDU - LGB
    10h 28m
    $180–712

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    3d 1h
    $316–914

Research Triangle to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Santa Monica, 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 vehicle from Research Triangle to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Cary, Greensboro, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Alameda / 1st, and Little Tokyo / Arts District Station in around 3d.

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