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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Nags Head by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    8h 13m
    $57–91

  2. Drive 241.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Nags Headcar car 241.5 mi
    4h 34m
    $45–64

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    10h 56m
    $139–262

  4. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    6h 48m
    $108–383

  5. Bus, drive via Downtown Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    9h 18m
    $58–97

Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Nags Head. However, you can take the bus to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Nags Head via Alexandria, Norfolk, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 10h 56m.

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