Rome2Rio

How to get fromMobile to Outer Banksby plane, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, or bus

Find Transport to Outer Banks

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Mobile to Outer Banks by plane, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MOB - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 46m
    $163–672

  2. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane PNS - EWN
    3. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    12h 4m
    $115–470

  3. Drive, car ferry, ferry, taxi

    1. Drive from Mobile to Cedar Island, NCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cedar Island, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Hatteras Island, NCferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Hatteras Island, NC to Outer Bankstaxi taxi
    20h 26m
    $261–361

  4. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Greenville, drive

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane MOB - PGV
    2. Drive from Greenville (PGV) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 45m
    $132–487

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

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane MOB - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 24m
    $147–542

  6. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane MOB - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 55m
    $137–492

  7. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PNS - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 41m
    $126–600

  8. Drive  922.4 mi

    1. Drive from Mobile to Outer Bankscar car 922.4 mi
    16h 24m
    $169–244

Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Mobile to Outer Banks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 941.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mobile to Outer Banks. However, you can take the taxi to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive to Cedar Island, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the ferry to Hatteras Island, NC, then take the taxi to Outer Banks.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound