What is the cheapest way to get from Apex to Banner Elk?

The cheapest way to get from Apex to Banner Elk is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Apex to Banner Elk?

The fastest way to get from Apex to Banner Elk is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Apex to Banner Elk?

The distance between Apex and Banner Elk is 290 miles. The road distance is 193.9 miles.

How do I travel from Apex to Banner Elk without a car?

The best way to get from Apex to Banner Elk without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Apex to Banner Elk?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Apex to Banner Elk, including transfers.

Can I drive from Apex to Banner Elk?

Yes, the driving distance between Apex to Banner Elk is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Apex to Banner Elk.

Where can I stay near Banner Elk?

There are 1423+ hotels available in Banner Elk.

Apex to Banner Elk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Apex to Banner Elk by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
9h 22m
$172–268
Drive 192.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Apex to Banner Elkcar 192.7 mi
3h 50m
$36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
9h 38m
$148–218
Train, bus via Hickory
1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus
9h 43m
$168–262
Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
1. Take the bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Ichiban Sushi - Charlottebus New York
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
10h 46m
$146–218

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Apex to Banner Elk.

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Distance: 288.8 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and Banner Elk, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Mason St at Old Mill Village Dr to Banner Elk via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay V, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Charlotte Airport, and Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets in around 9h 38m.

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