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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Carolina Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    3h 39m
    $128–538

  2. Drive 508.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Carolina Beachcar car 508.5 mi
    9h 8m
    $93–135

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
    11h 45m
    $191–918

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus 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
    15h 2m
    $110–192

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane EWR - ILM
    4h 38m
    $131–457

  6. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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
    12h 38m
    $184–938

  7. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 19m
    $193–346

  8. Train, bus via Chesapeake

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Newark DEtrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    17h 52m
    $115–196

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 441.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Raleigh Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 15h 2m.

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