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How to get fromCharleston to Oak Islandby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Oak Island by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S / ...
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Oak Islandcar car
    3h 47m
    $54–80

  2. Drive 153.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Oak Islandcar car 153.8 mi
    3h 25m
    $29–41

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CHS - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $336–620

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Oak Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Oak Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Oak Island. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Bus Station, take the bus to Myrtle Beach Bus Station, then drive to Oak Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Oak Island in around 3h 25m.

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