There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane CLT - ILM
1h 29m$99–432Drive 218.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beachcar 218.7 mi
4h 13m$40–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0660s
8h 13m$73–130Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Carolina Beach218.7 mi
4h 13mFly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar
2h 34m$63–374
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via Transit Center- Bay E and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Carolina Beach is 204 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 13m.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carolina Beach.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Carolina Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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