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There are 8 ways to get from California to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SAN - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    9h 49m
    $236–807

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    14h 24m
    $212–926

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    2d 19h
    $429–830

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    2d 22h
    $865–1,874

  5. Drive 2,694.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Nags Headcar car 2,694.1 mi
    44h 19m
    $492–711

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LAX - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    12h 1m
    $242–765

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LAX - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    13h 47m
    $307–1,364

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    14h 37m
    $227–634

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,440.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Nags Head. However, you can take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Nags Head via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Elizabeth City in around 2d 19h.

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