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How to get fromEmerald Isle to Athensby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 28m
    $199–595

  2. Drive 412.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Athenscar car 412.6 mi
    8h 39m
    $76–109

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 35m
    $161–267

  4. Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ILM - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 5m
    $184–572

  5. Bus, train via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 58m
    $201–353

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Athens Transit Center via Havelock, Wilson, Wilson, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, and Fayetteville Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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