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How to get fromIndianapolis to Banner Elkby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane IND - TRI
    2. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Banner Elktaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $255–730

  2. Drive 441.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Banner Elkcar car 441.2 mi
    8h 34m
    $81–117

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Statesvillebus bus
    3. Drive from Statesville to Banner Elkcar car
    15h 41m
    $119–257

  4. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IND - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    7h 21m
    $222–767

  5. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane IND - 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
    9h 7m
    $330–700

  6. Train, bus, drive via Wytheville

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    4. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Banner Elkcar car
    15h 46m
    $145–288

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Statesvillebus bus
    3. Drive from Statesville to Banner Elkcar car
    15h 55m
    $82–156

Indianapolis (IND) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Banner Elk, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Banner Elk. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI), walk to Tri Cities Airport, take the shuttle to Black Bear Resort, then take the taxi to Banner Elk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Banner Elk via Ashland Amtrak Station, Ashland, and Statesville in around 15h 41m.

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