What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald Isle and Jekyll Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island. However, there are services departing from Swansboro and arriving at Brunswick via Wilson Bus Stop and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

How far is it from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Emerald Isle and Jekyll Island is 395 miles. The road distance is 443 miles.

How do I travel from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island bus from?

Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Swansboro station.

Where does the Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island bus arrive?

Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.

Can I drive from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island is 443 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane OAJ - BQK
6h 41m
$204–550
Drive 440.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Islandcar 440.4 mi
8h 8m
$76–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus
2. Take the train from Wilson to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Brunswickbus
12h 54m
Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus
2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jesup Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Jekyll Islandtaxi
13h 55m
Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
3. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane ILM - BQK
7h 50m
$196–546
Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane OAJ - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
8h 55m
$204–595
Taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)taxi
2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane EWN - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
8h 59m
$204–605
Taxi, bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the taxi from Emerald Isle to Jacksonville Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
3. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ILM - JAX
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
10h 44m
$196–591
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansboro to Wilsonbus
2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Brunswickbus
14h 49m

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

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5h 30mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island.

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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?

You can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Jekyll Island via Swansboro, Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 14h 49m.

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