There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Carolina Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
3h 27m$62–89Drive 139.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Carolina Beachcar 139.5 mi
2h 24m$26–37Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane RDU - ILM
5h 24m$108–478
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Carolina Beach is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Carolina Beach is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Carolina Beach. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Bus Station and arriving at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Raleigh and Carolina Beach is 166 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Carolina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Raleigh to Carolina Beach, including transfers.
Raleigh to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Carolina Beach is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $480 and takes 5h 24m.
Raleigh to Carolina Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Carolina Beach is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Raleigh to Carolina Beach.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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