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How to get fromWilmington to Long Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ILM - SNA
    7h 49m
    $319–977

  2. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ILM - LAX
    8h 25m
    $148–573

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $424–854

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 4h
    $889–2,043

  5. Drive 2,580 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Long Beachcar car 2,580 mi
    41h 31m
    $471–681

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAJ - LAX
    9h 42m
    $266–712

  7. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ILM - BUR
    10h 49m
    $232–879

  8. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ILM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 11m
    $196–733

Wilmington to Long Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,302 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Long Beach Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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