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How to get fromSanford to Emerald Isleby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sanford to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus bus
    8h 3m
    $92–150

  2. Drive 149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sanford to Emerald Islecar car 149.3 mi
    3h 19m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sanford 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 29m
    $86–131

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  • Distance: 259.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Sanford to Emerald Isle via Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 9h 29m.

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