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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Outer Banks by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TPA - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 31m
    $183–587

  2. Fly Tampa to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    2. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 44m
    $127–472

  3. Drive 822.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Outer Bankscar car 822.3 mi
    14h 27m
    $151–217

  4. Fly Tampa to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane TPA - RIC
    2. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 54m
    $147–527

  5. Fly Tampa to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane TPA - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 41m
    $127–527

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Norfolk International Airport, 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. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 21m
    $149–569

  7. Fly Tampa to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    2. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 39m
    $147–822

  8. Fly Tampa to Myrtle Beach, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane TPA - MYR
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 10m
    $137–637

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Outer Banks. 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), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa to Outer Banks in around 14h 27m.

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