There are 3 ways to get from Research Triangle to Kure Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public TransitGreyhound US0656S
3h 54m$113–145Drive 157.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Kure Beach157.9 mi
2h 50m$29–42Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)RDU - ILM
3h 49m$188–377
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Kure Beach is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Kure Beach is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Research Triangle and Kure Beach is 184 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Kure Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Research Triangle to Kure Beach, including transfers.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Kure Beach is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 3h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Kure Beach is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Research Triangle to Kure Beach.
There are 916+ hotels available in Kure Beach.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Kure Beach, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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