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How to get fromNew Orleans to Carolina Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MSY - ILM
    6h 5m
    $147–607

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane MSY - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    7h 14m
    $114–571

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans 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
    22h 27m
    $159–294

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    28h 9m
    $345–686

  5. Drive 880.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Carolina Beachcar car 880.3 mi
    15h 2m
    $161–233

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GPT - ILM
    6h 46m
    $181–667

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MSY - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    6h 57m
    $249–688

  8. Train, bus via Wilson (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    29h 14m
    $397–774

  9. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from High Point Terminal to Fayettevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    29h 30m
    $328–657

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 22h 27m.

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