There are 3 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 19m$109–147Drive 112.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocky Mount to Emerald Islecar 112.8 mi
2h 41m$21–30Bus via Havelock (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilson to Havelockbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 24m$90–131
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Wilson and arriving at Swansboro via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Rocky Mount and Emerald Isle is 168 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilson station.
Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Swansboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Rocky Mount to Emerald Isle.
There are 211+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Wilson to Swansboro once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wilson to Havelock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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