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

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There are 9 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Fripp Island by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, drive via Havelock (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fripp Islandcar car
    11h 1m

  2. Drive  334.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Fripp Islandcar car 334.4 mi
    7h 29m
    $61–89

  3. Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane EWN - HHH
    3. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Fripp Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $274–625

  4. Bus, train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Swansboro to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fripp Islandcar car
    12h 6m

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Swansboro to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Charleston Bus Station to Fripp Islandcar car
    15h 53m

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane OAJ - HHH
    3. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Fripp Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $274–615

  7. Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Fripp Islandcar car
    6h 25m
    $170–550

  8. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Fripp Islandcar car
    6h 23m
    $165–540

  9. Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport

    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 Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ILM - HHH
    4. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Fripp Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $265–630

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Fripp Island. However, you can take the taxi to Havelock, take the bus to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, then drive to Fripp Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Emerald Isle to Fripp Island in around 7h 29m.

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