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How to get fromKnoxville to Banner Elkby car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, shuttle

    best
    1. Drive from Chilhowee at Holston to Hot Springscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus Black Bear Resort
    5h 8m
    $195–216

  2. Drive 137.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Banner Elkcar car 137.4 mi
    2h 49m
    $26–37

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane TYS - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    5h 34m
    $262–832

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Knoxville to Banner Elk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

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

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