There are 4 ways to get from Duke University to Banner Elk by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
8h 39m$152–217Drive 178.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Banner Elkcar 178.8 mi
3h 29m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
9h 3m$177–272Train, bus via Hickory
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus
9h 34m$174–268
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Banner Elk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Banner Elk is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Banner Elk. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets via Durham, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay V and Charlotte Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Duke University and Banner Elk is 264 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Banner Elk without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Duke University to Banner Elk, including transfers.
Duke University to Banner Elk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Banner Elk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Banner Elk is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Duke University to Banner Elk.
There are 1977+ hotels available in Banner Elk.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Banner Elk, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Banner Elk via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, 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 8h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 828-327-2340
- [email protected]
- Website
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
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