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How to get fromPinehurst to Emerald Isleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pinehurst to Emerald Isle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Pines Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    8h 38m
    $121–202

  2. Drive 161.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pinehurst to Emerald Islecar car 161.1 mi
    3h 46m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus via Raleigh

    1. Take the train from Southern Pines Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    9h 22m
    $113–175

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  • Distance: 276.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Pinehurst, Moore County, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pinehurst to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the taxi to Southern Pines Station, take the train to Cary, take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the bus to Swansboro, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Pinehurst to Emerald Isle in around 3h 46m.

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