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How to get fromEmerald Isle to Shackleford Banksby car, ferry, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Emerald Isle to Shackleford Banks by car, ferry, or unknown

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  1. Drive, ferry, travel

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    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Beaufort, NCcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Beaufort, NC to Cape Lookout Lighthouseferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Lookout Lighthouse to Beaufort, NCferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Harkers Island to Shackleford Banks East Endferry ferry
    5. Walk from Shackleford Banks East End to Shackleford Banksunknown unknown
    3h 35m

  2. Drive, ferry, travel via Shackleford Banks West End

    1. Drive from Emerald Isle to Beaufortcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Beaufort to Shackleford Banks West Endferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Shackleford Banks West End to Beaufortferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Harkers Island to Shackleford Banks East Endferry ferry
    5. Walk from Shackleford Banks East End to Shackleford Banksunknown unknown
    3h 44m

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Map of how to get from Emerald Isle to Shackleford Banks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Emerald Isle, NC, USA and Shackleford Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Emerald Isle to Shackleford Banks. However, you can drive to Beaufort, NC, take the ferry to Cape Lookout Lighthouse, take the ferry to Beaufort, NC, drive to Harkers Island, take the ferry to Shackleford Banks East End, then travel to Shackleford Banks. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Emerald Isle to Shackleford Banks via Beaufort, Shackleford Banks West End, Beaufort, Harkers Island, and Shackleford Banks East End in around 3h 44m.

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