What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle?

The fastest way to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle?

The distance between Cape Hatteras and Emerald Isle is 120 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle without a car is to ferry and car ferry and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs $190 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle.

Where can I stay near Emerald Isle?

There are 203+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.

Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle - 2 ways to travel via ferry, car ferry, and taxi

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

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Ferry, car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Hatteras Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCferry
2. Take the car ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Cedar Island, NCcarferry
3. Take the taxi from Cedar Island, NC to Emerald Isletaxi
6h 24m
$191–239
Drive 227.6 mi
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1. Drive from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Islecar 227.6 mi
4h 49m
$42–60

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Distance: 119.8 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the taxi to Hatteras Island, NC, take the ferry to Ocracoke, NC, walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the car ferry to Cedar Island, NC, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Hatteras to Emerald Isle in around 4h 49m.

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