There are 4 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Duke University 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
5h 25m$66–91Drive 164.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carolina Beach to Duke Universitycar 164.9 mi
3h$31–44Fly
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ILM - RDU
5h 33m$282–610Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 51m$92–150
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carolina Beach to Duke University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Carolina Beach to Duke University is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carolina Beach to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Erwin Rd at Downing St via Raleigh Bus Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Carolina Beach and Duke University is 179 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Carolina Beach to Duke University, including transfers.
Carolina Beach to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Duke University is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 5h 33m.
Carolina Beach to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carolina Beach to Duke University is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Carolina Beach to Duke University.
What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Duke University, 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
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- 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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