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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Outer Banksby car, car ferry, ferry or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Outer Banks by car, car ferry, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Cedar Island, NCcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cedar Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Hatteras Island, NCferry
    8h 47m
    $80–120

  2. Drive 249 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Buxtoncar249 mi
    4h 45m
    $46–66

  3. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)planeRDU - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Buxtoncar
    6h 6m
    $245–438

  4. Fly to Greenville, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Greenville (PGV)planeRDU - PGV
    2. Drive from Greenville (PGV) to Buxtoncar
    6h 57m
    $81–381

  5. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)planeRDU - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Buxtoncar
    7h 14m
    $88–428

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

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Research Triangle to Outer Banks. However, you can drive to Cedar Island, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the ferry to Hatteras Island, NC, then take the taxi to Buxton. Alternatively, you can fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) then drive to Buxton.

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