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How to get fromEmerald Isle to Lake Gastonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Lake Gaston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Havelock to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus
    8h 37m

  2. Drive 159.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Lake Gastoncar car 159.4 mi
    3h 43m
    $30–42

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 South Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Hill to Lake Gastontaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $163–228

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Emerald Isle, NC, USA and Lake Gaston, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Lake Gaston. However, you can take the taxi to Havelock, take the bus to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the train to Raleigh Union Station, walk to Raleigh, take the bus to Roanoke Rapids, then take the taxi to Lake Gaston. Alternatively, you can drive from Emerald Isle to Lake Gaston in around 3h 43m.

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