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How to get fromLos Angeles to Wrightsville Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Wrightsville Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LAX - ILM
    8h 47m
    $214–745

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2d 12h
    $419–800

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3d 1h
    $1,072–2,231

  4. Drive 2,570.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Wrightsville Beachcar car 2,570.3 mi
    41h 38m
    $470–678

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ONT - ILM
    9h 42m
    $240–859

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane BUR - ILM
    9h 28m
    $223–791

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane LAX - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wrightsville Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 3m
    $308–883

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SNA - ILM
    11h 44m
    $228–852

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,326 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Wrightsville Beach via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 2d 12h.

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