What is the cheapest way to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island is to drive and bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $180 - $600.

How far is it from Nags Head to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Nags Head and Jekyll Island is 628 miles. The road distance is 563.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nags Head to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Nags Head to Jekyll Island is 564 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Nags Head to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 957+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Nags Head to Jekyll Island - 9 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island by car, bus, plane, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
best
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
3. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)ORF - BQK
8h 1m
$183–587
Drive 560.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nags Head to Jekyll Island560.6 mi
9h 48m
$103–148
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
3. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
5. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Brunswick
16h 35m
$185–614
Drive, bus, train, taxi
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
3. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jesup Station
5. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Jekyll Island
16h 47m
$220–634
Drive, bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
3. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Jacksonville (JAX)ORF - JAX
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
9h 16m
$263–646
Drive, bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Savannah, bus
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
3. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Savannah (SAV)ORF - SAV
4. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
11h 19m
$268–797
Drive, bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to New Bern
3. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Jacksonville (JAX)EWN - JAX
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
14h 5m
$194–645
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmond
4. Take the bus from Richmond to Brunswick
17h 6m
$165–280
Drive, bus via Myrtle Beach
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth City
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach, SC to Columbia
4. Take the bus from Columbia to Savannah Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
20h 42m
$201–389

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nags Head to Jekyll Island.

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Distance: 624.3 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Nags Head, NC, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to Jekyll Island. However, you can drive to Elizabeth City, take the bus to Norfolk, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), then take the taxi to Jekyll Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nags Head to Jekyll Island via Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, Military Highway Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 16h 35m.

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