There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ILM - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
- Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
6h 41m$330–652Drive 225.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Headcar 225.7 mi
4h 37m$42–60Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Elizabeth Citybus Greyhound US0658s
- Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
7h 3m$55–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wilmington-ILM to Nags Head225.7 mi
4h 37mFly to Greenville, bus, drive
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Greenville (PGV)plane ILM - PGV
- Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Elizabeth Citybus
- Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
7h 54m$80–361Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane ILM - EWN
- Take the bus from New Bern to Elizabeth Citybus
- Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar
9h 27m$109–463
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Wilmington Airport (ILM) and Nags Head is 319 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head.
There are 1217+ hotels available in Nags Head.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wilmington Airport (ILM) and Nags Head. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Wilmington Airport (ILM), USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head. However, you can 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 vehicle from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Nags Head via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Elizabeth City in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Greenville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Greenville via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Bern to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wilmington-ILM to Nags Head
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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