There are 10 ways to get from Altoona to Emerald Isle by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane SCE - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi
8h 37m$163–505Drive 481.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Emerald Islecar 481.7 mi
9h 51m$88–127Train, bus via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Havelockbus
16h 54m$238–1,044Bus, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
17h 9m$157–295Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane SCE - EWN
- Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi
8h 19m$173–555Fly Altoona–Blair County Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane AOO - EWN
- Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi
7h 25m$326–1,020Fly Altoona–Blair County Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane AOO - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi
5h 32m$236–630Fly Altoona–Blair County Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane AOO - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
7h 23m$307–1,011Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
17h 11m$172–338Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
18h 59m$134–222
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Emerald Isle is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Swansboro via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
The distance between Altoona and Emerald Isle is 507 miles. The road distance is 484.5 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Emerald Isle without a car is to train and bus via Philadelphia which takes 16h 54m and costs $230 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Altoona to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Altoona to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Emerald Isle is 484 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Altoona to Emerald Isle.
There are 206+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Emerald Isle via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 18h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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