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How to get fromState College to Nags Headby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SCE - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 5m
    $83–358

  2. Bus, drive via Baltimore

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    14h 48m
    $79–147

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    14h 18m
    $90–170

  4. Bus, train, drive via Chesapeake

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    6. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    15h 57m
    $180–951

  5. Drive 437.8 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Nags Headcar car 437.8 mi
    8h 59m
    $80–116

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    6. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    15h 27m
    $122–833

  7. Bus, train, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    5. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    17h 12m
    $124–247

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from State College to Nags Head. However, you can take the bus to State College, walk to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) airport, 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 State College Bus Station to Nags Head via Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 14h 18m.

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