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How to get fromEmerald Isle to Research Triangleby bus, train, car or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Research Triangle by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Havelock to WilsonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union StationtrainCarolinian
    6h 3m
  2. Drive 148.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Research Trianglecar148.7 mi
    3h 12m
    $28–40
  3. Bus, train via RDU Airport at Terminal 1 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Havelock to WilsonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union StationtrainCarolinian
    7h 24m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansboro to WilsonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationbusGreyhound US0652s / ...
    8h 8m

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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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