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

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TPA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    7h 19m
    $197–606

  2. Fly Tampa to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane TPA - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    12h 7m
    $143–560

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    19h 53m
    $145–256

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    22h 54m
    $277–548

  5. Drive 800.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Nags Headcar car 800.4 mi
    13h 58m
    $147–211

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MCO - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    9h 8m
    $163–588

  7. Fly Tampa to Wilmington International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    11h 36m
    $161–856

Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 838.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Nags Head. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa Bus Station to Nags Head via Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Elizabeth City in around 19h 53m.

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