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How to get fromNags Head to Cedar Islandby car or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nags Head to Cedar Island by car or car ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Nags Head to Swan Quarter, NCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Swan Quarter, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Ocracoke, NC to Cedar Island, NCcarferry car ferry
    7h 31m
    $30–36

  2. Drive, car ferry via Cherry Branch, NC

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Minnesott Beachcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Minnesott Beach to Cherry Branch, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cherry Branch, NC to Cedar Islandcar car
    4h 35m
    $45–63

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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to Cedar Island. However, you can drive to Swan Quarter, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, then take the car ferry to Cedar Island, NC. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nags Head to Cedar Island via Minnesott Beach and Cherry Branch, NC in around 4h 35m.

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