One seat
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Wilmington, NC ↔ Durham, NC
Wilmington to Durham shuttle
We’re planning an easier shared ride between Wilmington and Durham for people who need a dependable alternative to driving the full route.
Shape the first schedule
When would this route work for you?
Join in about 60 seconds, then optionally tell us the days, times, destination, passenger count, and $75 booking intent that fit your travel.
What we’re planning
How this route would work
Meet nearby
Founding riders will help identify the Durham-area stops, weekdays, weekend demand, and departure times that would make this route useful.
Ride comfortably
Potential riders include patients and visitors traveling for medical appointments, university and research trips, business travel, and visits with family and friends.
Preliminary route plan
The practical details we’re testing
- Proposed fare
- $75 one way, per seat
- Estimated travel time
- About 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on traffic and final stops
- Pickup plan
- Preliminary: central Wilmington or an ILM-area stop, with a Durham stop selected from rider demand
These are planning estimates, not a published schedule or booking offer. Founding-rider responses will determine the first times and stops.
A simpler cost decision
Why take the shuttle?
Compare the whole travel day—not only the price at the pump. Actual driving, rental, private-ride, and parking costs vary by trip.
Drive yourself
Fuel + parking + wear
Pay for the round-trip drive, leave your car at the airport, and spend the travel time behind the wheel. Parking at RDU can cost $18-34 per day.
Rental car
$80–$150 one way
One-way availability, mileage, taxes, and fees vary. You’ll also need to allow extra time at both ends to pick up the car, complete paperwork, refuel, and return it.
Private ride
Typically $300+
A private transfer can take you door to door on your schedule, but the convenience usually comes at a much higher one-way price.
Cape Fear Regional Express
$75
proposed one-way fare · per seat
One individual seat, one planned fare, luggage space, and no need to leave your car at RDU. Round trip discounts will be available.
$75 is estimated launch pricing for the planned Wilmington–RDU route. Final fares, fees, stops, and schedules will be confirmed before reservations open.
Built in Wilmington
A local idea for a trip our community already makes.
Cape Fear Regional Express is a Wilmington-built idea inspired by how hard it can be to get between the coast and RDU. We’re exploring a simpler, more predictable shared ride—and being transparent while we determine whether enough riders need it.
Ask us a question · hello@capefearregionalexpress.comFrequently asked questions
What we know so far
Is a Durham stop confirmed?
Durham is included in the planned Raleigh–Durham service area, but final stops and schedules will depend on demonstrated rider demand.
Could this work for medical appointments?
That is one of the needs being evaluated. Tell us your preferred travel days and arrival windows so the initial schedule can reflect appointment travel.
How will tickets be priced?
The service is planned around individual, per-seat fares. Final pricing has not been set and will be announced before reservations open.
What is the proposed one-way fare?
The current planning estimate is $75 per passenger, one way. Final fares, fees, stops, and schedules will be confirmed before bookings open.