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How to get fromCharlotte to Topsail Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Topsail Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 20m
    $137–472

  2. Drive 232.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Topsail Islandcar car 232.9 mi
    4h 25m
    $43–62

  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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $140–184

  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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 29m
    $127–442

  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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $202–592

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Topsail Island. 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 Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit then take the taxi to Topsail Island.

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