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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ohio to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CAK - ILM
    3h 29m
    $126–505

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus Bsb 32
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    21h 44m
    $104–206

  3. Bus via Raleigh (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    16h 57m
    $139–253

  4. Drive  585.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Carolina Beachcar car 585.1 mi
    10h 55m
    $107–155

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    18h 57m
    $127–236

Akron (CAK) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Breeze Airways and American Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Carolina Beach via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 16h 57m.

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