What is the cheapest way to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach?

The fastest way to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Orlando and Carolina Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd via Fayetteville Bus Station and Forden Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

How far is it from Orlando to Carolina Beach?

The distance between Orlando and Carolina Beach is 488 miles. The road distance is 560.5 miles.

How do I travel from Orlando to Carolina Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 14h 52m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Carolina Beach bus from?

Orlando to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Orlando to Carolina Beach?

The best way to get from Orlando to Carolina Beach is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Orlando to Carolina Beach bus arrive?

Orlando to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fayetteville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Orlando to Carolina Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Carolina Beach is 560 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Orlando to Carolina Beach.

Where can I stay near Carolina Beach?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Carolina Beach.

Orlando to Carolina Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Orlando
best
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane MCO - ILM
3h 30m
$147–657
Drive 557.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orlando to Carolina Beachcar 557.2 mi
10h 27m
$102–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0660s
14h 52m
$128–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Orlando to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0660s
14h 53m
$241–461
Bus to Tampa, fly
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane TPA - ILM
5h 52m
$160–833
Train, bus via North Charleston
1. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
15h 21m
$179–341

Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

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Distance: 484.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 14h 52m.

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