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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Banner Elk by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane PHL - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Banner Elkcar car
    5h 21m
    $78–399

  2. Bus, drive

    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
    $81–119

  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
    $82–982

  4. Drive 527.1 mi

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

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    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
    $106–534

  6. Fly 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 12m
    $180–357

  7. 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
    $232–366

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), 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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