There are 5 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ILM - CLT
1h 37m$100–453Drive 218.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT)car 218.7 mi
4h 13m$40–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
7h 29m$78–128Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carolina Beach to Charlotte-CLT218.7 mi
4h 13mDrive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Carolina Beach to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
2h 44m$68–438
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT). However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport via Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay V. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Carolina Beach and Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 204 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT), including transfers.
Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 29m.
Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Carolina Beach to Charlotte Airport (CLT).
What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA?
American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
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 Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carolina Beach to Charlotte-CLT
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carolina Beach and Charlotte Airport (CLT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


