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

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    8h 35m
    $49–88

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    9h 21m
    $107–197

  3. Drive 273.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Nags Headcar car 273.9 mi
    5h 3m
    $50–73

  4. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    5h 58m
    $98–518

  5. 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 subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    6h 24m
    $72–327

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    6h 31m
    $84–926

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington DC to Nags Head.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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