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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pensacola to Carolina Beach by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Drive from Pensacola to Mobile-Airport-MOBcar car
    2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MOB - ILM
    6h 4m
    $133–483

  2. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane PNS - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    7h 27m
    $76–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    21h 9m
    $189–298

  4. Drive 705.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pensacola to Carolina Beachcar car 705.7 mi
    13h 53m
    $129–186

  5. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PNS - ILM
    6h 47m
    $299–709

  6. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane VPS - ILM
    6h 39m
    $207–563

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    21h 17m
    $268–503

Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pensacola to Carolina Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 738.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Pensacola to Carolina Beach via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 21h 9m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 5 times a day.

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