There are 3 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
3h 18m$62–82Drive 139.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carolina Beach to Raleighcar 139.2 mi
2h 24m$26–37Fly
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ILM - RDU
5h 25m$113–476
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carolina Beach to Raleigh is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Carolina Beach to Raleigh is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carolina Beach to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Carolina Beach and Raleigh is 152 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Carolina Beach to Raleigh, including transfers.
Carolina Beach to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Raleigh is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $480 and takes 5h 25m.
Carolina Beach to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carolina Beach to Raleigh is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Carolina Beach to Raleigh.
What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 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 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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