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How to get fromLouisville to Carolina Beachby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SDF - ILM
    5h 35m
    $127–508

  2. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane SDF - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    6h 46m
    $89–452

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville 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
    21h 12m
    $169–304

  4. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    31h 51m
    $405–809

  5. Drive 636.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Carolina Beachcar car 636.8 mi
    12h 26m
    $117–168

  6. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane SDF - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    7h 57m
    $124–460

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    25h 7m
    $121–292

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    32h 15m
    $395–767

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Carolina Beach via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 21h 12m.

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