The Transporter of Wilmington, NC is a transportation services company providing top-notch transportation to and from airports, hotels, a beach resort getaway, vacation homes, and more. Our drivers are courteous and respectful and our vehicles are clean, comfortable, and 100% smoke-free.
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51 customer reviews
Martin F.
my wife and I were going to bald head island, meeting family flying in from DC and others driving in from lexington, ky. confusing at best. add in the uncertainties/delays/cancellations of todays air travel, and you can imagine the number of calls I had with richard. he was pleasant, competent, and responsive. everything worked out in the end. it didn't have to be that way, but richard went out of his way to ensure our travel.  thanks richard  marty and denise fried, scottsdale, arizona More...
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Martin F.
my wife and I were going to bald head island, meeting family flying in from DC and others driving in from lexington, ky. confusing at best. add in the uncertainties/delays/cancellations of todays air travel, and you can imagine the number of calls I had with richard. he was pleasant, competent, and responsive. everything worked out in the end. it didn't have to be that way, but richard went out of his way to ensure our travel.  thanks richard  marty and denise fried, scottsdale, arizona More...
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Joseph K.
Used them to get back and forth from Wilmington airport to Topsail Beach three years ago .Traveling again next week with my wife and  my elderly mother in law and my physically disabled brother in law. Richard the owner had us on file when I contacted him and all the arrangements have been made. meeting the rest of our large family group that all drive from Pennsylvania to a great beach house. More...
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Joseph K.
Used them to get back and forth from Wilmington airport to Topsail Beach three years ago .Traveling again next week with my wife and  my elderly mother in law and my physically disabled brother in law. Richard the owner had us on file when I contacted him and all the arrangements have been made. meeting the rest of our large family group that all drive from Pennsylvania to a great beach house. More...
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Kris B.
Awesome service prompt response and able to get me to the airport  my driver was on time friendly. And vehicle was very clean. If I come back next year I'll prearrange rides to and from instead of last minute  which is the awesome part they were able to accommodate an early morning with very little notice and price was more than reasonable for the long drive  thank you for making my trip safe More...
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Kris B.
Awesome service prompt response and able to get me to the airport  my driver was on time friendly. And vehicle was very clean. If I come back next year I'll prearrange rides to and from instead of last minute  which is the awesome part they were able to accommodate an early morning with very little notice and price was more than reasonable for the long drive  thank you for making my trip safe More...
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Robert S.
I met Ray, a driver from the Transporter, at church. When it comes to transportation needs I can always count on the Transporter. I cannot drive anymore which a transport company is something we use. Their rates are comparable with other companies and their service is way better than others. Very good company and awesome drivers. Thank you.The Colon Family. More...
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Robert S.
I met Ray, a driver from the Transporter, at church. When it comes to transportation needs I can always count on the Transporter. I cannot drive anymore which a transport company is something we use. Their rates are comparable with other companies and their service is way better than others. Very good company and awesome drivers. Thank you.The Colon Family. More...
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Brenda K.
Thank you, Yelpers, for writing such great reviews of The Transporter! The other taxi service I'd used when in ILM had gotten more recent less-than-stellar reviews, and we couldn't risk being late to the airport for our flights. So because of all of the great reviews, we decided to give The Transporter a try, and we're so glad we did! Richard, the owner, is SUPER communicative and easy to work with. The follow-thru was spot-on, for making the appointment and getting the driver's name & direct dial. Our driver was on-time and courteous. Clean vehicle, and he was COVID protocoled. The price was was very fair, so we tipped heavily. We'll use them again each time we're in ILM! (This first trip of ours was on Dec 14, 2021 as a point of reference.) More...
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Brenda K.
Thank you, Yelpers, for writing such great reviews of The Transporter! The other taxi service I'd used when in ILM had gotten more recent less-than-stellar reviews, and we couldn't risk being late to the airport for our flights. So because of all of the great reviews, we decided to give The Transporter a try, and we're so glad we did! Richard, the owner, is SUPER communicative and easy to work with. The follow-thru was spot-on, for making the appointment and getting the driver's name & direct dial. Our driver was on-time and courteous. Clean vehicle, and he was COVID protocoled. The price was was very fair, so we tipped heavily. We'll use them again each time we're in ILM! (This first trip of ours was on Dec 14, 2021 as a point of reference.) More...
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L L.
My husband and i needed to get off a boat in beaufort and get to wilmington airportbecause we were coming from a private sail boat we didnt have a certian time of arrivalRichard was amazing in communication and we were ableto ahift times (with the current)driver Ray was incredibly professional, warm, courteous and entertaining! !!I cantrecommend NC Transporter highly enough More...
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L L.
My husband and i needed to get off a boat in beaufort and get to wilmington airportbecause we were coming from a private sail boat we didnt have a certian time of arrivalRichard was amazing in communication and we were ableto ahift times (with the current)driver Ray was incredibly professional, warm, courteous and entertaining! !!I cantrecommend NC Transporter highly enough More...
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Peter D.
Richard, the owner is very accommodating and prices each ride fairly. We've used them a couple of times and they were great. We recommended Transporter to many of our friends. More...
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Peter D.
Richard, the owner is very accommodating and prices each ride fairly. We've used them a couple of times and they were great. We recommended Transporter to many of our friends. More...
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Kathy S.
Great customer service and communication! Utilized his services from the Wilmington airport to Bald Head for 10 people and he was awesome! Had him take our family from Bald Head to Airport and had medical issues and he tried to accommodate me the entire time even though it was touch and go and not specific times determined. Â He worked with me and helped to accommodate me the entire time even though he was very busy with other jobs. Â Would definitely recommend his services as he understand customer service at its highest level and works through issues to find a solution! Thank you Richard and your team! More...
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Kathy S.
Great customer service and communication! Utilized his services from the Wilmington airport to Bald Head for 10 people and he was awesome! Had him take our family from Bald Head to Airport and had medical issues and he tried to accommodate me the entire time even though it was touch and go and not specific times determined. Â He worked with me and helped to accommodate me the entire time even though he was very busy with other jobs. Â Would definitely recommend his services as he understand customer service at its highest level and works through issues to find a solution! Thank you Richard and your team! More...
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Karl B.
The Transporter is a great way to get to the airport and back. We made a round trip reservation with a 5:00 AM pick up at home, and a 10:00 PM return pick up three weeks later. They were prompt for both times. Reasonable rates, and they helped load and unload our luggage. The Mini-vans were clean and comfortable. I will use this service again!! More...
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Karl B.
The Transporter is a great way to get to the airport and back. We made a round trip reservation with a 5:00 AM pick up at home, and a 10:00 PM return pick up three weeks later. They were prompt for both times. Reasonable rates, and they helped load and unload our luggage. The Mini-vans were clean and comfortable. I will use this service again!! More...
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Hugh D.
Called The Transporter to pickup up my elderly parents at ILM and take them to their home. Â Richard met them at baggage, helped them to the car, and took them home. Â Highly recommend The Transporter.
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Hugh D.
Called The Transporter to pickup up my elderly parents at ILM and take them to their home. Â Richard met them at baggage, helped them to the car, and took them home. Â Highly recommend The Transporter.
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Melissa Rose Gainey
Just got back from my vacation and was very happy that Richard with The Transporter was so easy to work with, quick to respond and very reasonably priced. I easily scheduled my trip to and from ILM with no trouble. They will definitely be my go to for the future! More...
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Rob L.
Called the night before for a 5 AM pickup. Tom our driver was prompt courteous and helpful. Picked up in a newer clean vehicle. Communication was perfect and informative. More...
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Rob L.
Called the night before for a 5 AM pickup. Tom our driver was prompt courteous and helpful. Picked up in a newer clean vehicle. Communication was perfect and informative. More...
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Joe Girardi
richard and his crew are the best always on time with clean smoke free cars you will never use another service
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Elaine Parker Corbett
Richard and his team are amazing! My husband has early flights out of ILM airport and they are always early and deliver awesome customer service! You will be pleased and feel safe and secure. They're also there when he returns to get him home safely and they load and unload his bags to boot! 5 star service!! More...
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Linda Dalton
Always punctual, friendly, and professional!
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Don Messer
On time, courteous and reasonably priced.
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Daniel B
Great operation. Drivers are always on time or a few minutes early. Vehicles are clean and reliable. This is the best deal around for airport transportation.
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Anna P.
We had a great experience around the time of the hurricane with this service. Â I was able to book it from my current home in Hawaii for my daughter to get from my NC home to the airport just before Florence hit. Â It really have me peace of mind knowing she was going to get there safely and be able to evacuate. More...
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Anna P.
We had a great experience around the time of the hurricane with this service. Â I was able to book it from my current home in Hawaii for my daughter to get from my NC home to the airport just before Florence hit. Â It really have me peace of mind knowing she was going to get there safely and be able to evacuate. More...
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Devon Query
100% reliable for our pickups, even in the early morning. Never a problem and have been using this service for several years! Very professional!
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Robert Maffitt
The Transporter is the best way to get to the airport for your flight with out worry. I know the owner, Richard who knows me very well, and one of the drivers, Ray. They are not a "Taxi Service" but mostly a airport shuttle for business clients or management level people like me. They do medical clients too. I gave them 5 Stars for their dedicated service and business as well as being "On Time". Robert D. Maffitt Vice President 290 Foundation (BVI) Inc Offices: United Kingdom / Wilmington, NC More...
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Epp O.
I cannot say enough good things about The Transporter and the excellent service they have given me since they started serving me 15 years ago. I have used them several times a month and no matter what time I need a pick up, whether 4AM, in the middle of a storm, or with last minute changes, etc., I can ALWAYS count on one of the drivers being there and on time. Years ago I tried other options, local taxi, Uber, limo companies and none came even close in quality and service. Richard and his employees always have a spotless vehicle, are reliable, professional and provide the best service you will find anywhere. More...
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Ralph S.
Transporter is the BEST! My wife and I recently needed taxi service from our home to the airport (didn’t want to pay for 8 days of long term parking). I found the ‘Transporter’ site, read the reviews, and knowing of other services in the area I decided to give ‘Transporter’ a try. Great decision! I emailed in my particulars and received an immediate response. I received a quote for the price, and an explanation of how ‘Transporter’ works. The day before my taxi needs I received a confirmation text (I had requested the taxi a week in advance, though not required). The confirmation text included the name of my driver, vehicle description, and direct number of my driver in case I had last minute changes. I needed a 5:30am pick-up, at 5:25 I received a text from my driver that he was in my driveway waiting. Sweet! Transporter also requested my return flight info, and they tracked my flight back home. As I got off the plane and turned on my phone I had a text from my driver. He was curbside at baggage pickup and if needed he would meet me at the baggage pick up to assist. A home run! Prompt courteous service at a reasonable price, clean vehicles, professional, and a great peace of mind. Will only use ‘Transporter’ for any future taxi needs. More...
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Jodi H.
I have used The Transporter for years to shuttle my employees to and from the airport. They have consistently provided on-time, professional, and friendly service! I work out of our Boston office and they made it very easy for me to arrange transportation for all our employees traveling to NC for training. I cannot recommend them enough for your transportation needs! More...
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Otis W.
Safe, dedicated to good service and a real treat to deal with. For several years my wife and I flew in and out of ILM and the Transporter was our go to service to get from the airport to our condo. Even when I was mot traveling with her I could know she was always in safe hands on trips to Wilmington. This is a company with a real team that delivers on all of its promisses. Will use them again for sure. More...
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John Tesoriero
Reliable, professional and first class service can be expected from this crew. Outstanding!! I’m very comfortable recommending Rich and his team highly.
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Nancy M.
Some of the easiest, nicest people to work with! Richard called back in seconds, scheduled and even changed the schedule quickly for us. Excellent customer service!
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Nancy M.
Some of the easiest, nicest people to work with! Richard called back in seconds, scheduled and even changed the schedule quickly for us. Excellent customer service!
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Roger J.
If your idea of being punctual is to have your car arrive a few minutes ahead of when you asked, and you appreciate clean. safe, and comfortable transportation at a reasonable price; you should try The Transporter. Â Our driver was Ray, and his courteous professionalism facilitated an ideal start and conclusion to our New Year's Eve Gala at Thalian Hall. More...
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Roger J.
If your idea of being punctual is to have your car arrive a few minutes ahead of when you asked, and you appreciate clean. safe, and comfortable transportation at a reasonable price; you should try The Transporter. Â Our driver was Ray, and his courteous professionalism facilitated an ideal start and conclusion to our New Year's Eve Gala at Thalian Hall. More...
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J S.
Friendly, reliable and flexible service in clean vehicles with nice drivers. What more do you need? :) Â I'm done with taxis to ILM now that I've discovered this company!
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J S.
Friendly, reliable and flexible service in clean vehicles with nice drivers. What more do you need? :) Â I'm done with taxis to ILM now that I've discovered this company!
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Gary B.
The early afternoon before my 6am flight to Wilmington North Carolina, I find out that my $100+ a night hotel doesn't offer shuttle service from the airport to the hotel! Â <br><br>Annoying right !! Â I googled "ILM taxi service", they were 3rd on the list; normally I'd call the one at the top of the list but something about their name "the NC transporter" got me to call them first.<br><br>Yes, I've seen too many movies with Jason Statham behind the wheel !<br><br>I was genuinely worried: T minus 15 hours and I'm in North Carolina. if these guys can't help it was going to be a long afternoon for me...figuring out how to get to my hotel...NO I'm not a fan of Uber...<br><br>I sent them an email with my needs and I got a quick response with a quote; it was a deal!<br><br>I told them to pick me up 20 mins after my scheduled flight arrival; I'm being nice, accounting for any flight delays; I imagine taxis have better things to do than wait around. <br><br>It turns out they monitored my flight! Â As soon as my phone woke up from it's "airplane mode" induced slumber, I got a message telling me the driver was waiting for me at a specific curbside location, including the color of the taxi and the name of the driver!<br><br>It was awesome, a walking dead zombie could have found the taxi! I got in and was off. Â The driver was friendly, had lots of stories to tell and was efficient. Â Moreover, he drove like a "professional " driver...I'm trusting my life with this guy!<br><br>I don't give out many 5 stars but really these guys are as good as it gets! Provided me with great service despite what seemed like a last minute arrangement. Â They were efficient and profession from beginning to end. Â Anytime, I'm in Wilmington North Carolina, and I need a taxi, I'm calling these guys for sure ! More...
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Gary B.
The early afternoon before my 6am flight to Wilmington North Carolina, I find out that my $100+ a night hotel doesn't offer shuttle service from the airport to the hotel! Â <br><br>Annoying right !! Â I googled "ILM taxi service", they were 3rd on the list; normally I'd call the one at the top of the list but something about their name "the NC transporter" got me to call them first.<br><br>Yes, I've seen too many movies with Jason Statham behind the wheel !<br><br>I was genuinely worried: T minus 15 hours and I'm in North Carolina. if these guys can't help it was going to be a long afternoon for me...figuring out how to get to my hotel...NO I'm not a fan of Uber...<br><br>I sent them an email with my needs and I got a quick response with a quote; it was a deal!<br><br>I told them to pick me up 20 mins after my scheduled flight arrival; I'm being nice, accounting for any flight delays; I imagine taxis have better things to do than wait around. <br><br>It turns out they monitored my flight! Â As soon as my phone woke up from it's "airplane mode" induced slumber, I got a message telling me the driver was waiting for me at a specific curbside location, including the color of the taxi and the name of the driver!<br><br>It was awesome, a walking dead zombie could have found the taxi! I got in and was off. Â The driver was friendly, had lots of stories to tell and was efficient. Â Moreover, he drove like a "professional " driver...I'm trusting my life with this guy!<br><br>I don't give out many 5 stars but really these guys are as good as it gets! Provided me with great service despite what seemed like a last minute arrangement. Â They were efficient and profession from beginning to end. Â Anytime, I'm in Wilmington North Carolina, and I need a taxi, I'm calling these guys for sure ! More...
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Linda Domanico Meyer
I can't say enough about Rich and his guys! They are on time, professional, accommodating in every way. I recommend them to everyone that needs a ride - airport, doctor, or just for that weekend night that you may not want to drive. Always on time for the pickup whether you are coming or going. They are the best! More...
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Sharon Taube Farrell
I was a little bit nervous about the early morning pickup (5:30 am), quite a ways out of Wilmington, but The Transporter arrived a few minutes early, and got us quickly and efficiently to the airport. The driver was pleasant and helped us with our luggage. We would not hesitate to use your services again, and have recommended them to family and friends. More...
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Ria A.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I traveled to North Carolina to have extensive dental surgery and I was so relieved to have reliable transportation. Shane & Richard were on time every time. They were friendly & professional and the vehicles were clean and maintained. Richard answered all of my emails promptly. Their rates are very reasonable & the service is just the best. I cannot say enough nice things about The NC Transporter service. More...
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Ria A.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I traveled to North Carolina to have extensive dental surgery and I was so relieved to have reliable transportation. Shane & Richard were on time every time. They were friendly & professional and the vehicles were clean and maintained. Richard answered all of my emails promptly. Their rates are very reasonable & the service is just the best. I cannot say enough nice things about The NC Transporter service. More...
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Jean Anderson DeVito
Reliable, courteous, friendly ... always on time, great team!
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Wilmington NC Airport Taxi & Shuttle Service
Providing Quality Prearranged Airport Ground Transportation to the Greater Wilmington Area & Southeastern North Carolina Since 2006