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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Carolina Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane BUF - ILM
    6h 5m
    $137–607

  2. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane BUF - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    7h 49m
    $89–440

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 23m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    23h 57m
    $193–303

  5. Drive  716 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Carolina Beachcar car 716 mi
    14h 16m
    $127–183

  6. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane BUF - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    6h 45m
    $127–467

  7. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    22h 16m
    $588–926

  8. Bus via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    24h 22m
    $201–471

  9. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    25h 30m

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Carolina Beach via Newark Penn Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 23h 57m.

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