What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Banner Elk?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Banner Elk is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Banner Elk?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Banner Elk is to fly and drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Banner Elk?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Banner Elk. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Boone via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from Nashville to Banner Elk?

The distance between Nashville and Banner Elk is 393 miles. The road distance is 322.4 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Banner Elk without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Banner Elk without a car is to bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Banner Elk?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Nashville to Banner Elk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Banner Elk bus from?

Nashville to Banner Elk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Where does the Nashville to Banner Elk bus arrive?

Nashville to Banner Elk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nashville and Banner Elk?

Banner Elk is 1h ahead of Nashville. It is currently 7:57 AM in Nashville and 8:57 AM in Banner Elk.

Can I drive from Nashville to Banner Elk?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Banner Elk is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Nashville to Banner Elk.

Where can I stay near Banner Elk?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Banner Elk.

Nashville to Banner Elk - 8 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Nashville to Banner Elk by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane BNA - GSP
2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Banner Elkcar
5h 18m
$106–631
Drive 320.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nashville to Banner Elkcar 320.5 mi
5h 35m
$55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte to Boonebus
14h 16m
$126–211
Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane BNA - TRI
2. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Banner Elktaxi
7h 2m
$225–580
Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane BNA - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Banner Elkcar
5h 24m
$148–942
Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BNA - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus
6h 47m
$222–817
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane BNA - AVL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Banner Elktaxi
8h 18m
$320–670
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Omni Nashville Hotel to Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckheadbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte to Boonebus
14h 32m
$240–307

Nashville (BNA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Banner Elk via Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte, and Boone in around 14h 16m.

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