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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Carolina Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    2h 1m
    $135–632

  2. Drive  372 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Carolina Beachcar car 372 mi
    6h 29m
    $68–99

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 47m
    $136–256

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    10h 17m
    $83–148

  5. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    9h 40m
    $139–274

  6. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    11h 22m
    $88–140

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Carolina Beach via Raleigh Bus Station, Forden Station, and Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd in around 10h 17m.

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