How to transfer/copy Notes from one iDevice to another without using restore method? I tried using iCloud account.  But it did not seem to work.  basically, I signed into iCloud on both iDevices with same Apple ID.  And making sure Notes was set to on.  Newly created notes will show up on both devices.  But I also need the current local previously created notes to sync as well.

Any suggestions?
With iOS 9:

Open the Folder containing the Notes you want to move.

Click the Edit button. It is faint. You might not see it right away.

You will see a column of selection circles ⭕️ appear, and also the words Delete All and Move All.

Tap the circles for your target Notes, then Move To ..., and the destination.

All done.