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How to get fromWilmington to Santa Rosa Beachby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Santa Rosa Beach by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane ILM - ECP
    2. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $179–507

  2. Drive 642.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmington to Santa Rosa Beachcar car 642.8 mi
    12h 51m
    $118–170

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    22h 49m
    $285–423

  4. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane ILM - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $149–467

  5. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane ILM - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    5h 50m
    $276–685

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wilmington to Santa Rosa Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 108 bus to Forden Station, take the bus to Myrtle Beach Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach.

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