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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmington to Outer Banks by car, train, or plane

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  1. Drive 339.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Wilmington to Outer Bankscar car 339.6 mi
    7h 20m
    $62–90

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    5h 51m
    $90–1,010

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    5h 45m
    $84–971

  4. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 44m
    $115–1,153

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 12m
    $109–1,060

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 39m
    $119–975

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    3. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 51m
    $129–1,095

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

You can drive from Wilmington to Outer Banks in around 7h 20m.

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