There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane IAD - EWN
- Take the taxi from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Emerald Isletaxi
4h 39m$161–525Drive 343.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Islecar 343.1 mi
6h 48m$63–91Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
6h 18m$165–658Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 16m$144–261Bus
- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to Swansborobus
14h 19m$109–196Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane IAD - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi
8h 42m$436–1,458Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Emerald Isle343.1 mi
6h 48m
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station to Emerald Isle. However, there are services departing from Loudoun Gateway station and arriving at Swansboro via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Emerald Isle is 310 miles. The road distance is 345.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Emerald Isle.
There are 159+ hotels available in Emerald Isle.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Emerald Isle, NC, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Emerald Isle via Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Swansboro in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Swansboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Emerald Isle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Emerald Isle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








