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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Banner Elk by plane, car, bus, train, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane PHL - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Banner Elkcar car
    6h 9m
    $104–538

  2. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    3. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Banner Elkcar car
    13h 13m
    $76–121

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    4. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    5. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Banner Elkcar car
    14h 32m
    $96–417

  4. Drive 527.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Banner Elkcar car 527.1 mi
    9h 53m
    $97–139

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    7h 3m
    $208–458

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane PHL - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Banner Elktaxi taxi
    8h 43m
    $322–672

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABE - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    9h 14m
    $212–560

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus Charlotte
    16h 39m
    $243–429

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Banner Elk. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), then drive to Banner Elk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Banner Elk via Washington Union Station and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 13h 13m.

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