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How to get fromMemphis to Carolina Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MEM - ILM
    5h 40m
    $146–656

  2. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane MEM - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    6h 38m
    $98–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    21h 20m
    $170–271

  4. Drive  795.2 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Carolina Beachcar car 795.2 mi
    13h 50m
    $146–210

  5. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MEM - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    8h 2m
    $134–515

  6. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    23h 38m
    $158–254

Memphis (MEM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William Hudson Transit Center to Carolina Beach via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 21h 20m.

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