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

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Topsail Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane HOU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $278–1,063

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane IAH - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $158–509

  3. Bus, taxi via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    29h 34m
    $279–405

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    39h 37m

  5. Drive 1,225.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Topsail Islandcar car 1,225.6 mi
    20h 46m
    $224–324

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane IAH - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $268–414

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane HOU - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $238–948

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    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 Islandtaxi taxi
    30h 4m
    $226–407

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Topsail Island. However, you can take the line 800 vehicle to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 020 bus to Magnolia Transit Center, walk to Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, take the bus to Atlanta, walk to Doraville Station, take the subway to Garnett Station, walk to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Island.

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