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How to get fromCharleston to Topsail Beachby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Topsail Beach by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $179–286

  2. Drive 204.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Topsail Beachcar car 204.4 mi
    4h 37m
    $38–54

  3. Fly Charleston International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, 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 Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $341–630

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $105–151

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CHS - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $147–434

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane HHH - ILM
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $159–477

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charleston to Topsail Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Topsail Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Topsail Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Fayetteville Amtrak Station, walk to Fayetteville Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Topsail Beach in around 4h 37m.

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