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How to get fromCharleston to Nags Headby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Nags Head by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston 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
    9h 45m
    $140–262

  2. Drive 392.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Nags Headcar car 392.9 mi
    8h 18m
    $72–104

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    14h 57m
    $73–138

  4. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    6h 5m
    $170–547

  5. Fly to Greenville, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CHS - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 57m
    $82–367

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CHS - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    10h 49m
    $109–455

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 444.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Nags Head. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson Bus Stop, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Nags Head via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Elizabeth City in around 14h 57m.

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