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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Topsail Island 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 Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $178–286

  2. Drive 203.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Topsail Islandcar car 203.3 mi
    4h 34m
    $38–54

  3. Fly 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 Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $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 Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $105–150

  5. Fly 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 Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $127–404

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CHS - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $204–547

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

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

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  • Distance: 334.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Topsail Island. 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 Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Topsail Island in around 4h 34m.

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