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How to get fromChapel Hill to Carolina Beachby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Carolina Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    6h 14m
    $64–102

  2. Drive 167.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Carolina Beachcar car 167.1 mi
    2h 58m
    $31–44

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    6h 7m
    $310–610

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 43m
    $108–172

  5. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GSO - ILM
    6h 33m
    $128–506

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Carolina Beach, 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.

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