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

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Topsail Island by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 57m

  2. Drive 159.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Topsail Islandcar car 159.5 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  3. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, 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 Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $225–523

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $103–164

  5. 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 Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $97–152

  6. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane RDU - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $120–418

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Topsail Island. However, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the bus to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Durham to Topsail Island in around 3h 2m.

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