What is the cheapest way to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle?

The cheapest way to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle?

The fastest way to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle?

The distance between Outer Banks and Emerald Isle is 139 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

How do I travel from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle without a car?

The best way to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle without a car is to taxi and ferry and car ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs $240 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle, including transfers.

Can I drive from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle?

Yes, the driving distance between Outer Banks to Emerald Isle is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle.

Where can I stay near Emerald Isle?

There are 196+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.

Outer Banks to Emerald Isle - 2 ways to travel via taxi, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle by taxi, ferry, car ferry, or car

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Taxi, ferry, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Outer Banks to Hatteras Island, NCtaxi
2. Take the ferry from Hatteras Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCferry
3. Take the car ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Cedar Island, NCcarferry
4. Take the taxi from Cedar Island, NC to Emerald Isletaxi
6h 45m
$240–297
Drive 203.5 mi
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1. Drive from Outer Banks to Emerald Islecar 203.5 mi
4h 9m
$38–54

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Distance: 138.4 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the taxi to Hatteras Island, NC, take the ferry to Ocracoke, NC, walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the car ferry to Cedar Island, NC, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Outer Banks to Emerald Isle in around 4h 9m.

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