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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville 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 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 24m
    $167–803

  2. Fly to Greenville, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane SDF - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    9h 41m
    $93–420

  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
    23h 13m
    $167–285

  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
    $397–663

  5. Drive  704.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Nags Headcar car 704.2 mi
    13h 31m
    $117–168

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane SDF - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    11h 27m
    $115–444

  7. 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
    $558–874

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Nags Head. However, you can take the line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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 23h 13m.

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