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

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Topsail Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane BHM - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 40m
    $185–608

  2. Drive 585.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Topsail Islandcar car 585.2 mi
    10h 20m
    $107–155

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 36m
    $163–268

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 19m
    $272–500

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane BHM - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $170–568

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane BHM - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $255–738

  7. Bus, taxi via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 55m
    $170–279

  8. Train, bus, taxi via Wilson

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 21m
    $319–588

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 549.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Topsail Island. However, you can take the taxi to Birmingham-Airport-BHM airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Myrtle Beach Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Island.

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