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How to get fromDurham to Topsail Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Topsail Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public TransitbusGreyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi
    5h 29m
    $108–176

  2. Drive 160.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Topsail Beachcar160.6 mi
    3h 3m
    $30–43

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)planeRDU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi
    6h 1m
    $225–503

  4. Bus, taxi via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate G to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi
    6h 10m
    $102–147

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station 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
    7h 18m
    $116–218

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Topsail Beach. However, you can take the bus 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 Durham to Topsail Beach in around 3h 3m.

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