There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane MIA - ILM
3h 38m$115–455Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2473
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0660s
20h 17m$146–236Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0660s
20h 29m$277–582Drive 761.1 mi
- Drive from Miami to Carolina Beachcar 761.1 mi
13h 46m$139–201Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane FLL - ILM
4h 21m$208–520
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd via Fayetteville Bus Station and Forden Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
The distance between Miami and Carolina Beach is 625 miles. The road distance is 765.5 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 20h 17m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Miami to Carolina Beach, including transfers.
Miami to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 20h 17m.
Miami to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fayetteville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Carolina Beach is 766 miles. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Miami to Carolina Beach.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Carolina Beach via Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 20h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Miami International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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