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How to get fromCary to Topsail Islandby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cary to Topsail Island by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $101–156

  2. Drive 142.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Topsail Islandcar car 142.6 mi
    2h 44m
    $26–38

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Jacksonville

    1. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    7h
    $135–201

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 220.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Cary to Topsail Island. However, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson Bus Stop, take the bus to Jacksonville Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Cary to Topsail Island in around 2h 44m.

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