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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Nags Headby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DTW - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    5h 8m
    $221–259

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    22h 41m
    $124–242

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    26h 49m
    $296–600

  4. Drive 734.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Nags Headcar car 734.6 mi
    13h 41m
    $135–194

  5. Bus, drive via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station 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
    25h 34m
    $144–280

  6. Bus, train, drive via Raleigh

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    30h 25m
    $322–655

Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 640 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Nags Head. However, you can 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 Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Nags Head via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 22h 41m.

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