There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Surf City by bus, taxi, car, 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 Surf Citytaxi
3h 42m$88–123Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Surf Citycar 130.3 mi
2h 25m$24–35Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Surf Citytaxi
6h 37m$137–201
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Surf City is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Surf City is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Raleigh and Surf City is 178 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Surf City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Raleigh to Surf City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Surf City is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Raleigh to Surf City.
There are 975+ hotels available in Surf City.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Surf City, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Surf City. However, you can take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit then take the taxi to Surf City. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Surf City in around 2h 25m.
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
- $17–40
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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