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

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There are 8 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
    $177–739

  2. Drive  704.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Nags Headcar car 704.2 mi
    13h 31m
    $121–174

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta 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
    22h 38m
    $168–291

  4. Bus, train, drive via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY 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 51m
    $398–665

  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
    7h 56m
    $163–684

  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 30m
    $168–855

  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
    $218–1,154

  8. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY 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
    30h 19m
    $559–876

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

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • 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, KY to Nags Head via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Elizabeth City in around 22h 38m.

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