What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Nags Head?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Nags Head is to bus and drive which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Nags Head?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Nags Head is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Washington DC to Nags Head?

The distance between Washington DC and Nags Head is 314 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Nags Head?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Washington DC to Nags Head, including transfers.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Nags Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Nags Head is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Washington DC to Nags Head.

Where can I stay near Nags Head?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Nags Head.

Washington DC to Nags Head - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
8h 35m
$46–76
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
9h 21m
$91–185
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Nags Headcar 273.9 mi
5h 3m
$50–73
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
5h 57m
$107–606
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
6h 28m
$81–395
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
6h 31m
$88–1,014

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington DC to Nags Head.

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Distance: 311.8 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington DC to Nags Head. However, you can walk to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, walk to Arlington, take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Nags Head via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Alexandria, Norfolk, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 9h 21m.

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