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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Emerald Isleby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from North Carolina to Emerald Isle by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    9h 24m
    $94–150

  2. Drive 248 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Emerald Islecar car 248 mi
    5h 33m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 30m
    $137–247

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  • Distance: 335.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Emerald Isle via Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 9h 24m.

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