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How to get fromSanta Ana to Research Triangleby plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak) or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Research Triangle by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    5h 12m
    $388–1,433

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    7h 32m
    $145–574

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kemper Street Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus bus
    6. Drive from Danville Transit System Hub to Research Trianglecar car
    2d 12h
    $497–896

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    2d 21h
    $926–1,994

  5. Drive 2,493.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Research Trianglecar car 2,493.5 mi
    40h 52m
    $456–658

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    8h 5m
    $184–652

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Research Triangle via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 2d 21h.

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