There are 4 ways to get from Cary to Wilmington by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
5h 47m$28–52Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Wilmingtoncar 130.3 mi
2h 31m$24–35Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane RDU - ILM
5h 28m$280–572Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 1m$66–108
Cary to Wilmington by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Wilmington is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Wilmington is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Market St WB at 12th St via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Forden Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Cary and Wilmington is 168 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Wilmington without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Cary to Wilmington, including transfers.
Cary to Wilmington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cary to Wilmington is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 5h 28m.
Cary to Wilmington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Wilmington is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cary to Wilmington.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Avelo Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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