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How to get fromLouisville to Kure Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Kure Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SDF - ILM
    5h 39m
    $132–508

  2. Drive 640 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kure Beachcar car 640 mi
    12h 30m
    $117–169

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    21h 16m
    $184–324

  4. 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
    8h 1m
    $135–455

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane SDF - OAJ
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    8h 18m
    $164–538

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    24h 21m

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Kure 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 Bus Station to Kure Beach via Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 21h 16m.

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