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How to get fromColumbia to Carolina Beachby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Carolina Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CAE - ILM
    5h 8m
    $156–806

  2. Drive 208 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Carolina Beachcar car 208 mi
    4h 9m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    9h 40m
    $124–231

  4. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    10h 1m
    $58–104

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    12h 46m
    $70–126

Columbia (CAE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Carolina Beach via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 10h 1m.

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