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How to get fromCalifornia to Wilmingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SNA - ILM
    7h 48m
    $256–879

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SAN - ILM
    8h 34m
    $186–722

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2d 17h
    $441–837

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3d 1h
    $921–1,947

  5. Drive 2,560.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Wilmingtoncar car 2,560.8 mi
    41h 23m
    $468–676

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LAX - ILM
    8h 40m
    $202–730

  7. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SMF - ILM
    8h 11m
    $216–820

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SJC - ILM
    9h 42m
    $210–772

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ONT - ILM
    9h 35m
    $228–844

California to Wilmington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,291.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between California, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Market St WB at 12th St via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 2d 17h.

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