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How to get fromBoston to Outer Banksby ferry, plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Outer Banks by ferry, plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BOS - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 4m
    $133–739

  2. Drive  663.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Boston to Outer Bankscar car 663.9 mi
    13h 23m
    $114–164

  3. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PVD - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 38m
    $169–445

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BOS - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 27m
    $144–760

  5. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BDL - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 1m
    $207–658

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BOS - RDU
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 2m
    $189–550

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane BOS - ILM
    3. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 58m
    $144–675

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Outer Banks. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Boston to Outer Banks in around 13h 23m.

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