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How to get fromCary to North Topsail Beachby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Cary to North Topsail Beach by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    6h 12m
    $107–153

  2. Drive  140.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to North Topsail Beachcar car 140.6 mi
    2h 45m
    $26–38

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    6h 51m
    $86–122

  4. Train, bus via Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 56m

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Map of how to get from Cary to North Topsail Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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