There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to North Topsail Beach by bus, taxi, car, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to North Topsail Beachtaxi
3h 55m$106–139Drive 133.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to North Topsail Beachcar 133.4 mi
2h 34m$25–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0652s
4h 45m$81–111Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to North Topsail Beach is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to North Topsail Beach is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to North Topsail Beach. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Bus Station and arriving at Jacksonville Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Raleigh and North Topsail Beach is 186 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to North Topsail Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 55m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Raleigh to North Topsail Beach, including transfers.
Raleigh to North Topsail Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to North Topsail Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Jacksonville Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to North Topsail Beach is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Raleigh to North Topsail Beach.
There are 952+ hotels available in North Topsail Beach.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and North Topsail Beach, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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