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How to get fromAsheville to Topsail Islandby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Asheville to Topsail Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Asheville Regional Airport to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane AVL - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $130–421

  2. Drive 353.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asheville to Topsail Islandcar car 353.8 mi
    6h 42m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 46m

  4. Fly Asheville Regional Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane AVL - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $120–391

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CLT - ILM
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 24m

  6. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CLT - OAJ
    3. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 33m

  7. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CLT - EWN
    3. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 13m

  8. Bus, taxi via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    $128–206

  9. Bus, train, taxi via Wilmington

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $188–302

  10. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Bus Stop to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 59m
    $149–257

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

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Topsail Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Asheville to Topsail Island. However, you can take the bus to Asheville Regional Airport / Wright Brothers Way, walk to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Island.

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