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How to get fromCharleston to Outer Banksby plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Outer Banks by plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    5h 18m
    $156–529

  2. Drive 414.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Outer Bankscar car 414.8 mi
    8h 47m
    $76–110

  3. Drive, car ferry, ferry, taxi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Cedar Island, NCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cedar Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Hatteras Island, NCferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Hatteras Island, NC to Outer Bankstaxi taxi
    12h 4m
    $161–216

  4. Fly to Greenville, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CHS - PGV
    2. Drive from Greenville (PGV) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 34m
    $78–357

  5. Fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CHS - RIC
    2. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 41m
    $161–665

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CHS - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 22m
    $94–422

  7. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CHS - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 11m
    $87–369

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Outer Banks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 479 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Outer Banks. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, 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 Outer Banks.

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