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How to get fromRaleigh to Southern Shoresby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Southern Shores by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the taxi from Elizabeth City to Southern Shorestaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $158–226

  2. Drive 208.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Southern Shorescar car 208.7 mi
    3h 54m
    $39–55

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Drive from Norfolk to Southern Shorescar car
    7h 4m
    $93–181

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    6h 32m
    $286–574

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Southern Shores, Dare County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Southern Shores. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then take the taxi to Southern Shores. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Southern Shores via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Norfolk in around 7h 4m.

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