There are 4 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Cary by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
4h 43m$67–89Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carolina Beach to Carycar 146.6 mi
2h 38m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ILM - RDU
5h 9m$281–609Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Carytrain Carolinian
5h 50m$90–142
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carolina Beach to Cary is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Carolina Beach to Cary is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carolina Beach to Cary. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at E Chatham St at Ward St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Carolina Beach and Cary is 165 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Carolina Beach to Cary, including transfers.
Carolina Beach to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Cary is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 5h 9m.
Carolina Beach to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carolina Beach to Cary is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Carolina Beach to Cary.
What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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