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How to get fromRaleigh to Oak Islandby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Oak Island by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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 Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $108–143

  2. Drive  152 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Oak Islandcar car 152 mi
    2h 52m
    $28–41

  3. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    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 Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $312–652

  4. Fly to Myrtle Beach, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane RDU - MYR
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Oak Islandcar car
    6h 12m
    $334–520

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

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 185.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Oak Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Oak Island. However, you can take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit then take the taxi to Oak Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Oak Island in around 2h 52m.

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