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How to get fromChapel Hill to Nags Headby bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Nags Head by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Union Station - Bus Platform Bbus bus Crx
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    7h 41m
    $40–70

  2. Drive 220.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Nags Headcar car 220.8 mi
    4h 2m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, drive via Durham Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 30m
    $42–76

  4. Train, bus, drive via Chapel Hill St at Duke St

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 39m
    $58–114

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 42m
    $58–114

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chapel Hill to Nags Head. However, you can take the bus to Union Station - Bus Platform B, walk to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can drive from Chapel Hill to Nags Head in around 4h 2m.

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