What is the cheapest way to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill is to drive and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill?

The fastest way to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Nags Head to Chapel Hill?

The distance between Nags Head and Chapel Hill is 264 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nags Head to Chapel Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Nags Head to Chapel Hill is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Nags Head to Chapel Hill.

Where can I stay near Chapel Hill?

There are 421+ hotels available in Chapel Hill.

Nags Head to Chapel Hill - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nags Head to Chapel Hill by car, bus, or train

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Drive, bus
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1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus Crx
7h 40m
$41–70
Drive 219.6 mi
1. Drive from Nags Head to Chapel Hillcar 219.6 mi
4h 4m
$41–58
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar
2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Wilson Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Wilson to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 3m
$58–113

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Nags Head, NC, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to Chapel Hill. However, you can drive to Elizabeth City, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, walk to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, take the line 1 bus to GoRaleigh Station, walk to Union Station - Bus Platform B, then take the bus to N Columbia St at Rosemary St. Alternatively, you can drive from Nags Head to Chapel Hill in around 4h 4m.

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