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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 Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $106–169

  2. Drive 160.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Topsail Beachcar car 160.6 mi
    3h 5m
    $30–43

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $225–503

  4. Bus, taxi via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate G to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $102–142

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $129–274

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest 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 5m.

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