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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    5h 5m
    $84–117

  2. Drive 164.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Durham to Wilmington Beachcar car 164.8 mi
    2h 55m
    $31–44

  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 8m
    $309–666

  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
    6h 2m
    $111–167

  5. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GSO - ILM
    5h 50m
    $143–526

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

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Wilmington Beach, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours.

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