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How to get fromCary to Oak Islandby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cary to Oak Island 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 Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $114–154

  2. Drive 159.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Oak Islandcar car 159.1 mi
    3h 3m
    $29–42

  3. Fly, 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 Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $346–706

  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 Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $150–206

  5. Bus, taxi via Myrtle Grove

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $114–166

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

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Oak Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cary to Oak Island. 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 Oak Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Cary to Oak Island in around 3h 3m.

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