There are 4 ways to get from Cary to Wrightsville Beach 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 11m$44–70Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Wrightsville Beachcar 136.6 mi
2h 21m$25–36Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane RDU - ILM
5h 36m$292–588Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 26m$82–127
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Wrightsville Beach is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Wrightsville Beach is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Wrightsville Beach. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Cary and Wrightsville Beach is 170 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Wrightsville Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Cary to Wrightsville Beach, including transfers.
Cary to Wrightsville Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cary to Wrightsville Beach is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 5h 36m.
Cary to Wrightsville Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Wrightsville Beach is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cary to Wrightsville Beach.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit 4 times a day. 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
- $75–420
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
- $90–460
- 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
- $240–800
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
- 4 times a day
- 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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