There are 3 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Cary by bus, train, car, 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 CaryCarolinian
6h 32mDrive 141.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emerald Isle to Cary141.2 mi
3h 2m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Swansboro to WilsonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0652s / ...
6h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald Isle to Cary is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald Isle to Cary is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Emerald Isle and Cary is 184 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Emerald Isle to Cary without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Emerald Isle to Cary, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald Isle to Cary is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Emerald Isle to Cary.
There are 530+ hotels available in Cary.
What companies run services between Emerald Isle, NC, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Cary Depot via Swansboro, Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 6h 59m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $11–85
- Business Class
- $18–170
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
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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