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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nags Head to Roanoke 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 to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 4m
    $63–112

  2. Drive 314.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nags Head to Roanokecar car 314.7 mi
    6h 32m
    $58–83

  3. 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 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 Roanoketrain train
    14h 29m
    $145–302

  4. Drive, bus to Norfolk International Airport, 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORF - ROA
    7h 58m
    $89–376

  5. Drive, bus, train via Charlottesville

    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 to Charlottesvillebus bus
    5. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    11h 16m

  6. 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 bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    11h 19m
    $71–131

  7. Drive, bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Nags Head to Elizabeth Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Elizabeth City to New Bernbus bus
    3. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane EWN - ROA
    10h 35m
    $101–401

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 390.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to Roanoke. However, you can drive to Elizabeth City, take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the bus to Lynchburg Transit Center, then take the bus to Roanoke Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nags Head to Roanoke via Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Williamsburg Amtrak Station, and Alexandria in around 14h 29m.

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