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How to get fromCary to Holden Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Holden Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Holden Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $134–168

  2. Drive  159.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Holden Beachcar car 159.6 mi
    3h 24m
    $30–43

  3. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Holden Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $166–566

  4. Bus, taxi via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Holden Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $134–166

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Holden Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 20m

  6. Bus, taxi via Wilmington

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Novant Betty H Cameron Women's & Children's Hosp to Holden Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $124–168

  7. Bus, taxi via Wilmington #2

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Shipyard Blvd WB at 17th St to Holden Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $130–168

  8. Fly to Myrtle Beach, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane RDU - MYR
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Holden Beachcar car
    6h 26m
    $60–330

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Holden Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cary to Holden Beach. However, you can take the line 300 bus to Union Station - Bus Platform A, walk to West St at Raleigh Union Station, take the line 100 bus to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, walk to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Holden Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Cary to Holden Beach in around 3h 24m.

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