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How to get fromCharlotte to Surf Cityby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Surf City by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CLT - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Surf Citytaxi taxi
    3h 11m
    $122–472

  2. Drive 227.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Surf Citycar car 227.8 mi
    4h 16m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Surf Citytaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $103–151

  4. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CLT - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Surf Citytaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $132–462

  5. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CLT - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Surf Citytaxi taxi
    4h 12m
    $207–632

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Surf City, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Surf City. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Surf City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit then take the taxi to Surf City.

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