There are 4 ways to get from Cary to Carolina Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
5h 34m$66–98Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Carolina Beachcar 146.7 mi
2h 35m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane RDU - ILM
5h 44m$116–490Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 39m
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Carolina Beach is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via West St at Raleigh Union Station, GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Cary and Carolina Beach is 180 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cary to Carolina Beach, including transfers.
Cary to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cary to Carolina Beach is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $490 and takes 5h 44m.
Cary to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Carolina Beach is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cary to Carolina Beach.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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