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

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There are 8 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane OAJ - BQK
    6h 41m
    $209–560

  2. Drive  440.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Islandcar car 440.4 mi
    8h 8m
    $81–117

  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 Brunswickbus bus
    12h 54m
    $197–297

  4. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Jekyll Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 55m
    $308–502

  5. Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles 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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane ILM - BQK
    8h 42m
    $194–535

  6. Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane EWN - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    9h 1m
    $204–584

  7. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane OAJ - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    9h 6m
    $199–574

  8. Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ILM - JAX
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    10h 43m
    $189–559

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 392.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island. However, you can take the taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), then take the taxi to Jekyll Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island via Havelock, Wilson, Wilson, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 12h 54m.

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