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

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

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  1. Fly from Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    4h 2m
    $147–807

  2. Drive 607.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Carolina Beachcar car 607.7 mi
    11h 34m
    $111–161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station 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
    17h 37m
    $137–237

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    17h 55m
    $266–524

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MCO - ILM
    6h 7m
    $173–710

Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Carolina Beach via Orlando Bus Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 17h 37m.

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