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How to get fromNags Head to Charlottesvilleby car, bus, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nags Head to Charlottesville by car, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 29m

  2. Drive  241.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nags Head to Charlottesvillecar car 241.5 mi
    4h 34m
    $45–64

  3. Drive, bus, train via Arlington

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    5. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    11h 37m
    $166–269

  4. Drive, bus, fly

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORF - CHO
    7h 12m
    $111–419

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 31m

  6. Drive, bus via Downtown Transit Station

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 50m

  7. Drive, bus, train #2

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 52m

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Nags Head, NC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to Charlottesville. However, you can drive to Elizabeth City, take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Richmond, walk to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Charlottesville Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nags Head to Charlottesville via Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Williamsburg Amtrak Station, and Alexandria in around 11h 37m.

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