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How to get fromEmerald Isle to Cape Hatteras National Seashoreby taxi, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Cedar Island, NCtaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Cedar Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry car ferry
    3h 42m
    $144–169

  2. Drive 177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Whalebone Junction Information Stationcar car 177 mi
    3h 34m
    $33–47

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  • Distance: 83.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. However, you can take the taxi to Cedar Island, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, then walk to Ocracoke, NC. Alternatively, you can drive from Emerald Isle to Whalebone Junction Information Station in around 3h 34m.

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