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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    5h 2m
    $63–107

  2. Drive 163.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Carolina Beachcar car 163.7 mi
    2h 52m
    $30–44

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    6h 5m
    $309–660

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 59m
    $106–167

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GSO - ILM
    5h 53m
    $153–541

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Durham, 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 $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours.

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