There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Wilmington 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
5h 5m$67–96Drive 164.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Wilmington Beachcar 164.8 mi
2h 55m$31–44Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane RDU - ILM
5h 52m$279–616Train, 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
6h 2m$96–151Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane GSO - ILM
5h 46m$154–571
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Wilmington Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Wilmington Beach is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Wilmington Beach. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Durham and Wilmington Beach is 192 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Wilmington Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Durham to Wilmington Beach, including transfers.
Durham to Wilmington Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Wilmington Beach is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 5h 52m.
Durham to Wilmington Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Wilmington Beach is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Durham to Wilmington Beach.
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 $23–40 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
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- 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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