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How to get fromWilmington to Emerald Isleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wilmington to Emerald Isle by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 108 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Padgett Station to Forden Stationbus bus 108 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    3h 17m
    $72–95

  2. Drive 77.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmington to Emerald Islecar car 77.7 mi
    1h 47m
    $15–21

  3. Line 108 bus, bus, taxi via Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Padgett Station to Forden Stationbus bus 108 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Emerald Isletaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    $63–86

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  • Distance: 79.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Wilmington to Emerald Isle. However, you can take the line 108 bus to Forden Station, take the bus to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Emerald Isle. Alternatively, you can drive from Wilmington to Emerald Isle in around 1h 47m.

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