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How to get fromAsheville to Carolina Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Asheville to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane AVL - ILM
    5h 8m
    $90–376

  2. Drive 332.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asheville to Carolina Beachcar car 332.1 mi
    6h 19m
    $61–88

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    9h 37m
    $95–167

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 22m
    $146–255

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Carolina Beach via Raleigh Bus Station and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 9h 37m.

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