What is the cheapest way to get from Cary to Topsail Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Cary to Topsail Beach is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cary to Topsail Beach?

The fastest way to get from Cary to Topsail Beach is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Cary to Topsail Beach?

The distance between Cary and Topsail Beach is 197 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cary to Topsail Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Cary to Topsail Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Cary to Topsail Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cary to Topsail Beach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cary to Topsail Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Topsail Beach is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cary to Topsail Beach.

Where can I stay near Topsail Beach?

There are 566+ hotels available in Topsail Beach.

Cary to Topsail Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cary to Topsail Beach by bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus Greyhound US0656S
2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi
5h 56m
$101–142
Drive 143.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cary to Topsail Beachcar 143.7 mi
2h 48m
$27–38
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi
6h 59m
$113–174

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cary to Topsail Beach.

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Distance: 196.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Topsail Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cary to Topsail Beach. However, you can take the line 300 bus to Union Station - Bus Platform A, walk to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Cary to Topsail Beach in around 2h 48m.

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