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How to get fromPensacola to Emerald Isleby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Pensacola to Emerald Isle by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane PNS - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $159–454

  2. Drive 759.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pensacola to Emerald Islecar car 759.4 mi
    14h 57m
    $139–201

  3. Bus, train via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    23h 17m
    $240–380

  4. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pensacola to Mobiletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mobile to Pascagoulabus bus
    3. Take the train from Pascagoula, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    5. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Wilson to Havelockbus bus
    35h 31m
    $587–1,062

  5. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane PNS - EWN
    2. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $169–514

  6. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane VPS - OAJ
    3. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $252–598

  7. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane VPS - EWN
    3. Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    $262–668

  8. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PNS - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $330–757

  9. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Greenville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane PNS - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $145–451

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Wildwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    30h 12m
    $359–627

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 678.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Pensacola, FL, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pensacola to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the line 52 bus to PSC Transfer Station, take the line 52 bus to 12Th Ave & College Blvd, walk to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pensacola to Emerald Isle via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Fayetteville Bus Station, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, Wilson, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 23h 17m.

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