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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane EWR - ILM
    3h 49m
    $117–480

  2. Drive  589.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Carolina Beachcar car 589.3 mi
    10h 32m
    $108–156

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 31m
    $185–371

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    14h 42m
    $116–185

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LGA - ILM
    4h 59m
    $146–632

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    4h 55m
    $151–1,197

  7. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    13h 24m
    $188–390

  8. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 53m
    $172–342

  9. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    17h 52m
    $134–211

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Carolina Beach via Raleigh Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 14h 42m.

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