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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Topsail Beachby plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Topsail Beach by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    $345–625

  2. Drive 150.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Topsail Beachcar car 150.3 mi
    2h 56m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $102–144

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Topsail Beachrideshare rideshare 150.3 mi
    2h 56m

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Topsail Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Topsail Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Topsail Beach. However, you can fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) then take the taxi to Topsail Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, walk to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Beach.

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