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How to get fromSt. Louis to Carolina Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Carolina Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane STL - ILM
    5h 58m
    $148–658

  2. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane STL - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    6h 49m
    $100–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    24h 52m
    $181–294

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 57m
    $412–1,021

  5. Drive  895.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Carolina Beachcar car 895.5 mi
    16h 42m
    $164–237

  6. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane STL - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    6h 30m
    $136–506

  7. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    25h 57m
    $182–299

  8. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    34h 37m
    $421–1,066

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Atlanta Bus Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 24h 52m.

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