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How to get fromTopsail Island to Durhamby taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Topsail Island to Durham by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus via Wilmington (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transittaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    5h 11m
    $101–138

  2. Drive 158.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topsail Island to Durhamcar car 158.9 mi
    3h 2m
    $29–42

  3. Taxi to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ILM - RDU
    5h 26m
    $352–708

  4. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    6h 9m
    $90–133

  5. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $106–166

  6. Taxi, bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    6h 43m
    $95–134

  7. Taxi, bus, train via Jacksonville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $144–214

  8. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAJ - RDU
    5h 49m
    $131–435

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Topsail Island, NC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Topsail Island to Durham. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, then take the bus to Durham. Alternatively, you can drive from Topsail Island to Durham in around 3h 2m.

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