There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Topsail Island by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to WilsonCarolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 24mDrive 139.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Jacksonville139.1 mi
2h 40m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus StopGreyhound US0652s / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 7m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Topsail Island is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Topsail Island is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Topsail Island. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Durham and Topsail Island is 177 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Topsail Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Durham to Topsail Island, including transfers.
Durham to Topsail Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Durham to Topsail Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilson Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Topsail Island is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Durham to Topsail Island.
There are 57+ hotels available in Topsail Island.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Topsail Island, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Durham to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, and Wilson in around 6h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $14–95
- Business Class
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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