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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Banner Elk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Banner Elk is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Durham to Banner Elk?

The distance between Durham and Banner Elk is 262 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Banner Elk without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Durham to Banner Elk, including transfers.

Can I drive from Durham to Banner Elk?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Banner Elk is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Durham to Banner Elk.

Where can I stay near Banner Elk?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Banner Elk.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
7h 28m
$155–211
Drive 180.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Banner Elkcar 180.5 mi
3h 30m
$33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
7h 42m
$162–203
Train, bus via Hickory
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station 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
8h 3m
$157–198
Bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
1. Take the bus from Exxon Hillsborough - Durham to Ichiban Sushi - Charlottebus New York
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
9h 9m
$143–212

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Durham to Banner Elk.

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Durham to Banner Elk via 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 7h 28m.

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