Rome2Rio

How to get fromBethesda to Emerald Isleby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Find Transport to Emerald Isle

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Emerald Isle by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $166–659

  2. Drive 344.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bethesda to Emerald Islecar car 344.8 mi
    6h 47m
    $63–91

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 50m
    $147–267

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    12h 45m
    $122–197

  5. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane DCA - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $166–600

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bethesda to Emerald Isle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bethesda to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria, walk to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), take the taxi to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, take the bus to Jacksonville Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Emerald Isle via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Wilson, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 10h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound