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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Emerald Isleby train, bus, car, plane, taxi or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Emerald Isle by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to WilsontrainCarolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to HavelockbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 53m

  2. Drive 149.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Emerald Islecar149.5 mi
    3h 12m
    $28–40

  3. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)planeRDU - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi
    4h 3m
    $140–441

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus StopbusGreyhound US0652s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to SwansborobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 41m

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)planeRDU - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi
    4h 14m
    $144–435

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Emerald Isle via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 7h 41m.

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