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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SRQ - ILM
    5h 17m
    $145–606

  2. Drive 656.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Sarasota to Carolina Beachcar car 656.4 mi
    12h 27m
    $120–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    20h 39m
    $150–254

  4. Amtrak Thruway, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    22h 37m
    $270–520

  5. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    7h 9m
    $158–828

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave to Carolina Beach via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Orlando Bus Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 20h 39m.

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