There are 3 ways to get from Apex to Emerald Isle by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 43mDrive 143.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Apex to Emerald Islecar 143.8 mi
2h 58m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0652s / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apex to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Apex to Emerald Isle is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Apex and Emerald Isle is 221 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.
The best way to get from Apex to Emerald Isle without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Apex to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Apex to Emerald Isle is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Apex to Emerald Isle.
There are 172+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Mason St at Old Mill Village Dr to Emerald Isle via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 8h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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