There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane CLT - ILM
2h 36m$66–399Drive 197.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Wilmingtoncar 197.3 mi
3h 41m$36–52Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0660s
7h 4m$39–73Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi
3h 50m$182–522
Charlotte to Wilmington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Wilmington is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Wilmington is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Market St WB at 12th St via Forden Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Charlotte and Wilmington is 198 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Wilmington without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Charlotte to Wilmington, including transfers.
Charlotte to Wilmington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Wilmington is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 4m.
Charlotte to Wilmington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Wilmington is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Charlotte to Wilmington.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Wilmington, 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Charlotte to Wilmington bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 846+ hotels available in Wilmington.