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

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

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center 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 Nags Headcar car
    11h 12m
    $80–130

  2. Drive  314.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Nags Headcar car 314.4 mi
    6h 31m
    $58–83

  3. Train, bus, drive via Arlington

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    13h 34m
    $265–425

  4. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ROA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 17m
    $114–536

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center 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 Nags Headcar car
    11h 13m
    $59–99

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

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane ROA - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    11h 3m
    $101–417

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

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Nags Head. However, you can take the train to Lynchburg, walk to Lynchburg Transit Center, take the bus to Richmond, take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Nags Head via Alexandria, Norfolk, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 13h 34m.

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