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

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There are 7 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Charleston by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    9h 12m
    $197–327

  2. Drive 246.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Charlestoncar car 246.7 mi
    5h 27m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 13m
    $96–142

  4. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAJ - CHS
    6h 15m
    $141–437

  5. Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWN - CHS
    5h 52m
    $146–447

  6. Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ILM - CHS
    7h 45m
    $331–654

  7. Taxi, bus to Greenville, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PGV - CHS
    9h 1m
    $136–439

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 381 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Charleston. However, you can take the taxi to Havelock, take the bus to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jacksonville Bus Stop, take the bus to Myrtle Beach Bus Station, take the bus to Charleston Bus Station, walk to North Charleston Transit Center, take the line 104 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop, walk to Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave, then take the line 10 bus to Transit Mall.

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