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How to get fromSanford to Outer Banksby train, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sanford to Outer Banks by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Orlando, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MCO - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 54m
    $126–481

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 18m
    $105–356

  3. Drive 754.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sanford to Outer Bankscar car 754.4 mi
    13h 4m
    $138–199

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane MCO - EWN
    3. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 46m
    $115–481

  5. Train to Orlando, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MCO - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 16m
    $330–611

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MCO - ILM
    3. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 17m
    $150–676

  7. Train to Tampa, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TPA - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 59m
    $218–596

Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 815.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Sanford, FL, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sanford to Outer Banks. However, you can take the train to Sand Lake Road, walk to Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, take the line 42 bus to Orlando International Airport, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Sanford to Outer Banks in around 13h 4m.

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