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How to get fromRaleigh to Topsail Islandby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Topsail Island by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via Wilmington

    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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $99–140

  2. Drive 135.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Topsail Islandcar car 135.4 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $89–131

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $133–196

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Topsail Island. However, you can take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Topsail Island in around 2h 34m.

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