There are 5 ways to get from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by taxi, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Topsail Beach to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)taxi
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ILM - RDU
3h 59m$349–655Drive 149.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 149.8 mi
2h 56m$28–40Taxi, bus via Regional Transit Center (Greyhound)
- Take the taxi from Topsail Beach to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transittaxi
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
5h 31m$108–143Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham-RDU149.8 mi
2h 56mTaxi, bus (Greyhound)
- Take the taxi from Topsail Beach to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transittaxi
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
5h 42m$105–140
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Topsail Beach and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 160 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.
The best way to get from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to taxi and bus via Regional Transit Center which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Topsail Beach and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Topsail Beach, NC, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
There is no direct connection from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) airport then fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, walk to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, take the line 1 bus to GoRaleigh Station, walk to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, take the line 100 bus to Regional Transit Center, then take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Topsail Beach to Raleigh/Durham-RDU
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $80–110
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