What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Emerald Isle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot and arriving at Swansboro via Wytheville, Charlotte Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Bristol to Emerald Isle?

The distance between Bristol and Emerald Isle is 373 miles. The road distance is 373.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Emerald Isle without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle without a car is to bus which takes 14h 51m and costs $140 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Emerald Isle bus from?

Bristol to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot station.

Where does the Bristol to Emerald Isle bus arrive?

Bristol to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Emerald Isle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Emerald Isle is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Bristol to Emerald Isle.

Where can I stay near Emerald Isle?

There are 159+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.

Bristol to Emerald Isle - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane TRI - EWN
2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi
4h 48m
$188–516
Drive 371.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Emerald Islecar 371.6 mi
7h 41m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus
2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
14h 51m
$144–247
Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane TRI - OAJ
2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi
4h 49m
$183–456
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus
2. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus Swb
3. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
5. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain
6. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
18h 10m
$182–329
Bus, train via Greensboro
1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus
2. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus Swb
3. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
5. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain
6. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
19h 36m
$171–294

Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) flights

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4h 20mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Emerald Isle.

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Distance: 371.2 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Bristol, VA, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Emerald Isle via Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, Charlotte Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 14h 51m.

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