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

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

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    11h 21m
    $103–202

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    12h 22m
    $66–122

  3. Train, bus, drive via Wilson

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    11h 37m
    $110–229

  4. Drive 382.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Nags Headcar car 382.1 mi
    6h 55m
    $70–101

  5. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CAE - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 7m
    $166–854

Columbia (CAE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Nags Head. However, you can take the train to Raleigh Union Station, 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 take a train from Columbia Station to Nags Head via Cary, Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, and Elizabeth City in around 11h 37m.

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