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How to get fromNags Head to State Collegeby car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Drive, bus, fly

    best
    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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORF - SCE
    8h
    $82–365

  2. Drive 437.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nags Head to State Collegecar car 437.2 mi
    8h 57m
    $80–116

  3. Drive, bus

    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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 3m
    $89–170

  4. Drive, bus, train via Washington

    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 Washington Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    7. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 48m
    $166–367

  5. Drive, bus via Baltimore

    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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 33m
    $86–174

  6. 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 Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    15h
    $109–780

  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 Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 28m
    $131–274

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nags Head to State College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Nags Head, NC, USA and State College, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nags Head to State College. However, you can drive to Elizabeth City, take the bus to Norfolk, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE), walk to State College, then take the bus to State College. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nags Head to State College Bus Station via Elizabeth City, Norfolk, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 14h 3m.

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