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Duck travel guide

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You're Going to Love Duck

With a population of 369, Duck is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Duck deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Duck

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blue Point (1240 Duck Road / PO Box 8399) and The Lifesaving Station - Sanderling Resort (1461 Duck Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Duck

Duck in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duck in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Duck

Plane

Although Duck doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 56 miles from Duck. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck departs from Boston and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duck. The train journey from Duck to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duck is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 163 miles from Duck. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duck, including FlixBus, Greyhound and VA Express Lanes. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Duck takes 330 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 425 miles.

Plane

Although Duck doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 56 miles from Duck. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck departs from Boston and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duck. The train journey from Duck to Alexandria takes 4h 21m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duck is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 163 miles from Duck. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duck, including FlixBus, Greyhound and VA Express Lanes. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Duck takes 330 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near Duck

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PGVPitt-Greenville
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Duck

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British Airways
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Iberia
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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JetBlue
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Spirit Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Duck

Most booked hotels in Duck

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The Sanderling
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 143 reviews)
$262+
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Ocean Pines Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 153 reviews)
$188+
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Barrier Island Station
2 stars
Good (7.8, 243 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Duck

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Duck (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Duck (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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