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How to get fromCharleston to Emerald Isleby train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Emerald Isle by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to WilsontrainPalmetto
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to HavelockbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    best

    Train, bus

    8h 42m
    1. Drive from Charleston to Emerald Islecar251.4 mi
    cheapest

    Drive 251.4 mi

    5h 27m
    $46–67
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)planeCHS - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi

    Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    5h 39m
    $267–523
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)planeCHS - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi

    Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    5h 29m
    $317–523
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)planeCHS - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus

    Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    7h 13m
    $215–567
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV)planeCHS - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus

    Fly to Greenville, bus

    8h 20m
    $188–603

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the bus to Havelock, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Emerald Isle in around 5h 27m.

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