There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane ATL - ILM
1h 59m$451–551Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane ATL - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar
2h 55m$76–405Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0658s
12h 57m$104–184Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to Carolina Beach424.2 mi
7h 44mDrive 424.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beachcar 424.2 mi
7h 44m$78–112Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane ATL - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
4h 22m$289–695Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus
15h 43m$192–338
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $450 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta Airport (ATL) station to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via Myrtle Beach Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Carolina Beach is 397 miles. The road distance is 426.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach, including transfers.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $450 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 57m.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach is 427 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carolina Beach.
What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to Carolina Beach via Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Myrtle Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to Carolina Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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