There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Kure Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane CAE - ILM
5h 12m$162–816Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Kure Beachcar 211.2 mi
4h 13m$39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
9h 44m$134–235Bus via Fayetteville
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
10h 5m$66–114Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
12h 50m$76–136
Columbia (CAE) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Kure Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Kure Beach is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Kure Beach. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd via Sumter Bus Stop, Fayetteville Bus Station and Forden Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Columbia and Kure Beach is 217 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Kure Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Columbia to Kure Beach, including transfers.
Columbia to Kure Beach bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Kure Beach is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Fayetteville, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 5m.
Columbia to Kure Beach bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Kure Beach is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Columbia to Kure Beach.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Kure 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 Kure 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 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Columbia to Wilmington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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