Your own seat
Book shared transportation per passenger instead of arranging a private transfer.
Wilmington, NC ↔ Raleigh, NC
Wilmington to Raleigh shuttle
We’re planning a predictable, per-seat connection between Wilmington and Raleigh—without the cost of a private car or the hassle of a one-way rental.
Shape the first schedule
What does your usual trip look like?
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
A nearby meeting point
Potential Wilmington and Raleigh pickup points, departure windows, and service frequency will be shaped by founding-rider demand.
A route built together
Designed for airport travelers, business trips, appointments, campus visits, weekend travel, and anyone who would rather leave the driving to someone else.
Preliminary route plan
The practical details we’re testing
- Proposed fare
- $75 one way, per seat
- Estimated travel time
- About 2 hours, depending on traffic and final stops
- Pickup plan
- Preliminary: central Wilmington or an ILM-area stop, with a Raleigh-area 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 the Wilmington to Raleigh shuttle running now?
Not yet. Cape Fear Regional Express is gathering demand to choose the first pickup points, days, and departure times before service launches.
Will seats be sold individually?
Yes. The planned service is shared transportation priced per passenger, so riders can reserve one seat instead of booking an entire vehicle.
How can I request a departure time?
Join the founding rider list and complete the short travel-preference survey. Those responses will guide the initial Wilmington–Raleigh schedule.
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.