There are 5 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Butner by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Havelock to WilsonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
7h 17mDrive 163.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emerald Isle to Butner163.2 mi
3h 23m$30–43Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)
- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)EWN - RDU
5h 4m$204–525Bus
- Take the bus from Swansboro to WilsonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0652s / ...
7h 59mTaxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)OAJ - RDU
5h 33m$199–525
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald Isle to Butner is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald Isle to Butner is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Emerald Isle and Butner is 217 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Emerald Isle to Butner without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Emerald Isle to Butner, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald Isle to Butner is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Emerald Isle to Butner.
There are 185+ hotels available in Butner.
What companies run services between Emerald Isle, NC, USA and Butner, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Butner via Swansboro, Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Durham in around 7h 59m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $14–95
- Business Class
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Havelock to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Swansboro to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- 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 Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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