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How to get fromRoanoke to Carolina Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Carolina Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ROA - ILM
    5h 24m
    $99–379

  2. Drive 290.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Roanoke to Carolina Beachcar car 290.6 mi
    5h 46m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    11h 20m
    $122–228

  4. Train, bus via Wilson (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 25m
    $172–314

  5. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LYH - ILM
    7h 56m
    $114–411

  6. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain train
    3. Take the bus from High Point to Fayettevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    13h 19m
    $114–217

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    13h 52m
    $99–179

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Carolina Beach via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 13h 52m.

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