There are 4 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle 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 Raleigh Union StationCarolinian
6h 3mDrive 148.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle148.7 mi
3h 12m$28–40Bus, train via RDU Airport at Terminal 1 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Havelock to WilsonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union StationCarolinian
7h 24mBus
- Take the bus from Swansboro to WilsonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0652s / ...
8h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Emerald Isle and Research Triangle is 191 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald Isle to Research Triangle is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle.
There are 423+ hotels available in Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Emerald Isle, NC, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Swansboro, Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 8h 8m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 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
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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