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How to get fromBurlington to Carolina Beachby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Carolina Beach by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 40m
    $114–187

  2. Drive 195.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Carolina Beachcar car 195.8 mi
    3h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GSO - ILM
    5h 17m
    $141–539

  4. Train, bus via Raleigh

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    7h 31m
    $64–113

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    6h 53m
    $319–632

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CLT - ILM
    5h 43m
    $135–513

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours.

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