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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Nags Headby bus, car, train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Nags Head by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
    9h 50m
    $64–155

  2. Drive 204.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Nags Headcar204.6 mi
    3h 43m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
    11h 2m
    $99–429

  4. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)planeRDU - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
    6h 31m
    $271–479

  5. Bus, drive via Regional Transit Center (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
    10h 35m
    $64–155

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Research Triangle to Nags Head. However, you can take the line 100 bus to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, walk to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Nags Head via Cary, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Dntc, Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 11h 2m.

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