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How to get fromChapel Hill to Surf Cityby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Surf City 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 Surf Citytaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $94–132

  2. Drive 157.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Surf Citycar car 157.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–42

  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 Surf Citytaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $336–646

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station 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 Surf Citytaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $146–218

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

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chapel Hill to Surf City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Surf City, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chapel Hill to Surf City. However, you can take the line 800 bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, 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 Surf City. Alternatively, you can drive from Chapel Hill to Surf City in around 2h 59m.

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