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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DTW - ILM
    6h 23m
    $137–537

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    22h 42m
    $155–281

  3. Bus, train via Petersburg

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    26h 33m
    $339–702

  4. Drive 771.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Carolina Beachcar car 771.9 mi
    14h 32m
    $141–204

  5. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane DTW - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    7h 2m
    $329–639

  6. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane DTW - OAJ
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    8h 59m
    $169–582

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    24h 2m

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    24h 37m
    $163–303

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    26h 53m
    $336–684

Detroit (DTW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 22h 42m.

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