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How to get fromDurham to Banner Elkby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus Charlotte
    7h 29m
    $150–211

  2. Drive 180.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Banner Elkcar car 180.5 mi
    3h 30m
    $33–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus Charlotte
    7h 44m
    $176–264

  4. Train, bus via Hickory

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    8h 5m
    $171–259

  5. Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd

    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus Charlotte
    9h 55m
    $143–212

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m.

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