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How to get fromCape Hatteras National Seashore to Emerald Isleby car ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Hatteras National Seashore to Emerald Isle by car ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Ocracoke, NC to Cedar Island, NCcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Cedar Island, NC to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $138–178

  2. Drive 177.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whalebone Junction Information Station to Emerald Islecar car 177.8 mi
    3h 35m
    $33–47

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  • Distance: 83.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cape Hatteras National Seashore to Emerald Isle. However, you can walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the car ferry to Cedar Island, NC, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Whalebone Junction Information Station to Emerald Isle in around 3h 35m.

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