There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane IND - EWN
- Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi
7h 54m$177–662Drive 741.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Emerald Islecar 741.1 mi
13h 46m$136–196Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
24h 21m$172–273Train, bus via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
28h 22m$299–623Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane IND - OAJ
- Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi
6h 42m$172–582Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane IND - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
8h 37m$173–652Fly to Greenville, bus, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Greenville (PGV)plane IND - PGV
- Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
9h 47m$158–574Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
24h 49m$193–348
Indianapolis (IND) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Swansboro via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Emerald Isle is 659 miles. The road distance is 745.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle without a car is to bus which takes 24h 21m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Emerald Isle is 745 miles. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle.
There are 205+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Emerald Isle via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 24h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Indianapolis to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Wilmington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Greenville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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