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How to get fromNashville to Roanoke Islandby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Nashville to Roanoke Island by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BNA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    6h 51m
    $119–507

  2. Fly to Greenville, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane BNA - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    9h 55m
    $108–474

  3. Bus, drive via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    21h 12m
    $129–234

  4. Drive 696.4 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Roanoke Islandcar car 696.4 mi
    13h
    $128–184

  5. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane BNA - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    11h 33m
    $139–572

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    21h 14m
    $141–249

  7. Bus, train, drive via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    24h 5m
    $233–472

  8. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Fredericksburg Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fredericksburg Amtrak to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    24h 29m
    $165–321

Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 712.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Roanoke Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the line 18 bus to Nashville International Airport, walk to Nashville (BNA) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Island via Charlottesville Union Station, W Main St at 8th St NW, Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 21h 12m.

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