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How to get fromNags Head to Emerald Isleby car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nags Head to Emerald Isle by car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $95–135

  2. Drive  181.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nags Head to Emerald Islecar car 181.5 mi
    3h 40m
    $34–48

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    9h 3m
    $81–125

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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Nags Head, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to Emerald Isle. However, you can drive to Elizabeth City, take the bus to Jacksonville Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Nags Head to Emerald Isle in around 3h 40m.

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