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

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CMH - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    6h 41m
    $187–856

  2. Drive 603.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Nags Headcar car 603.6 mi
    12h 16m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) 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
    18h 28m
    $113–214

  4. Bus, train, drive via Williamsburg

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    6. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    22h 34m
    $189–387

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CMH - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    11h 24m
    $147–681

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    23h 37m
    $204–414

  7. Bus, train, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    23h 39m
    $242–529

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Nags Head. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Nags Head via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, and Elizabeth City in around 18h 28m.

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