There are 5 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Durham by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
4h 48m$82–115Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carolina Beach to Durhamcar 163.2 mi
2h 53m$30–43Fly from Wilmington International Airport
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ILM - RDU
5h 2m$311–659Bus, 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 19m$110–167Drive 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane OAJ - RDU
6h 20m$74–364
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carolina Beach to Durham is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Carolina Beach to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carolina Beach to Durham. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Durham via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Carolina Beach and Durham is 175 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Carolina Beach to Durham, including transfers.
Carolina Beach to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Durham is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 5h 2m.
Carolina Beach to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carolina Beach to Durham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Carolina Beach to Durham.
What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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