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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cary to Topsail 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 Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $102–144

  2. Drive 143.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Topsail Beachcar car 143.7 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–38

  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 Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $350–716

  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 Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $141–206

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cary to Topsail Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cary to Topsail 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 Topsail Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Cary to Topsail Beach in around 2h 48m.

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