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How to get fromPortland to Nags Headby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PWM - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    5h 8m
    $246–884

  2. Bus, drive via Boston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Norfolk, VA - Best Squarebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    18h 51m
    $128–253

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    20h 13m
    $285–581

  4. Drive 733.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Nags Headcar car 733.4 mi
    14h 26m
    $134–194

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    20h 54m
    $146–249

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    24h 22m
    $235–495

Portland (PWM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 671.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Nags Head. However, you can fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Nags Head via Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Times Square – 37th St., Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 18h 51m.

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