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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 Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    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
    10h 15m
    $363–1,267

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

    cheapest
    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 39m
    $210–639

  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
    $490–932

  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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    3d 3h
    $1,120–2,288

  5. Drive 2,690.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Nags Headcar car 2,690.1 mi
    44h 28m
    $491–710

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

    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
    10h 6m
    $278–859

  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 58m
    $290–1,169

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

    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 41m
    $224–931

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,491.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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 bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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