There are 6 ways to get from Annapolis to Emerald Isle by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
6h 30m$170–668Drive 363.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annapolis to Emerald Islecar 363.7 mi
7h 24m$67–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
11h 14m$150–273Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus, taxi
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane BWI - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
9h 22m$332–784Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane BWI - 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 1m$332–913Bus
- Take the bus from Annapolis 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
13h 9m$117–197
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annapolis to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Annapolis to Emerald Isle is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 30m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Annapolis to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Annapolis and arriving at Swansboro via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Annapolis and Emerald Isle is 439 miles. The road distance is 365.8 miles.
The best way to get from Annapolis to Emerald Isle without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 14m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Annapolis to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Annapolis to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Annapolis station.
Annapolis to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annapolis to Emerald Isle is 366 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Annapolis to Emerald Isle.
There are 196+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Annapolis, MD, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Annapolis to Emerald Isle via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Myrtle Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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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