There are 4 ways to get from Lillington to Emerald Isle by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Lillington to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
6h 47m$168–239Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lillington to Emerald Islecar 127.3 mi
2h 50m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m$135–183Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 36m$138–200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lillington to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lillington to Emerald Isle is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lillington to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Wake Tech Community College and arriving at Swansboro via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Lillington and Emerald Isle is 253 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Lillington to Emerald Isle without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Lillington to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Lillington to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Lillington to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilson Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lillington to Emerald Isle is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Lillington to Emerald Isle.
There are 196+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Lillington, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lillington to Emerald Isle via Wake Tech Community College, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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