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

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There are 7 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 5m
    $128–170

  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 22m
    $360–726

  4. 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
    $165–226

  5. 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 48m
    $118–172

  6. 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
    6h 51m
    $124–172

  7. 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 29m
    $294–570

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cary to Holden Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 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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