There are 4 ways to get from Duke University to Carolina Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
6h 22m$62–97Drive 164.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Carolina Beachcar 164.8 mi
3h$31–44Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane RDU - ILM
6h 20m$280–612Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 28m$88–152
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Carolina Beach is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via Durham and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Duke University and Carolina Beach is 193 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Duke University to Carolina Beach, including transfers.
Duke University to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Carolina Beach is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 6h 20m.
Duke University to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Carolina Beach is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Duke University to Carolina Beach.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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