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How to get fromBanner Elk to Knoxvilleby shuttle, car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Banner Elk to Knoxville by shuttle, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, drive

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Hot Springsshuttle bus Black Bear Resort
    2. Drive from Hot Springs to Chilhowee at Holstoncar car
    5h
    $199–213

  2. Drive 137.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banner Elk to Knoxvillecar car 137.5 mi
    2h 49m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets to Charlotte Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    5h 25m
    $271–885

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Banner Elk to Knoxville. However, you can take the taxi to Buck Mountain, take the shuttle to Black Bear Resort, take the shuttle to Hot Springs, drive to Chilhowee at Holston, then take the line 31 bus to Knoxville Station Hall of Fame. Alternatively, you can drive from Banner Elk to Knoxville in around 2h 49m.

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