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How to get fromDurham to Southportby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Southport by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Southporttaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $106–147

  2. Drive 173.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Southportcar car 173.3 mi
    3h 22m
    $32–46

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Southporttaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $339–650

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Southporttaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $150–213

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Southporttaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $182–601

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Myrtle Beach, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane RDU - MYR
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Southportcar car
    6h 55m
    $285–572

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 207.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Southport, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Southport. However, you can take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Southport. Alternatively, you can drive from Durham to Southport in around 3h 22m.

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