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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Emerald Isle by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 22m
    $101–169

  2. Drive 191.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Emerald Islecar car 191.3 mi
    3h 52m
    $35–51

  3. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane GSO - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $197–644

  4. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane GSO - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $187–564

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CLT - EWN
    3. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $187–611

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CLT - OAJ
    3. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $182–541

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the bus to Swansboro, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Burlington to Emerald Isle in around 3h 52m.

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