There are 6 ways to get from Topsail Island to Durham by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train
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Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0652s
6h 9m$94–149Drive 158.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topsail Island to Durhamcar 158.9 mi
3h 2m$29–42Taxi to Wilmington International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)taxi
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ILM - RDU
5h 43m$226–515Taxi, bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus
- Take the train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 52mTaxi, bus via Regional Transit Center (Greyhound)
- Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0652s
6h 53m$89–134Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Topsail Island to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane OAJ - RDU
5h 48m$126–443
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topsail Island to Durham is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Topsail Island to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Topsail Island and Durham is 226 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Topsail Island to Durham without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Topsail Island to Durham, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Topsail Island to Durham is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Topsail Island to Durham.
There are 337+ hotels available in Durham.
What companies run services between Topsail Island, NC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Topsail Island to Durham. However, you can take the taxi to Jacksonville Bus Stop, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, then take the bus to Durham. Alternatively, you can drive from Topsail Island to Durham in around 3h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–21
- 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 Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
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