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How to get fromSouthern Pines to Emerald Isleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southern Pines 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 28m
    $104–179

  2. Drive 154.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southern Pines to Emerald Islecar car 154.8 mi
    3h 40m
    $29–41

  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 12m
    $96–153

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  • Distance: 270.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Southern Pines to Emerald Isle. However, you can 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 Southern Pines to Emerald Isle in around 3h 40m.

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