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How to get fromCarolina Beach to Ashevilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ILM - AVL
    5h 20m
    $91–344

  2. Drive 332.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carolina Beach to Ashevillecar car 332.5 mi
    6h 20m
    $61–88

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    9h 28m
    $94–162

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane ILM - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar car
    5h 4m
    $121–500

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    11h 45m
    $150–252

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carolina Beach to Asheville, NC via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Raleigh Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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