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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LEX - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    7h 31m
    $176–661

  2. Drive 704.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Nags Headcar car 704.2 mi
    13h 25m
    $129–186

  3. Bus, drive via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station 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
    22h 13m
    $166–320

  4. Bus, train, drive via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    6. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    27h 4m
    $303–587

  5. Fly from Tri-State Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane HTS - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h
    $137–456

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 20m
    $382–877

  7. Fly from Covington, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CVG - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 30m
    $142–566

  8. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    24h 57m
    $190–352

  9. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    29h 54m
    $368–734

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kentucky to Nags Head.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 587.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Nags Head. However, you can take the taxi to Lexington-Airport-LEX 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 Louisville Bus Station to Nags Head via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Elizabeth City in around 22h 13m.

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