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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Banner Elk by plane, car, bus, train, shuttle, taxi, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DCA - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Banner Elkcar car
    4h 19m
    $156–830

  2. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Banner Elkcar car
    9h 23m
    $63–78

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    3. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    4. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Banner Elkcar car
    11h 43m
    $110–195

  4. Drive 391.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Banner Elkcar car 391.7 mi
    7h 25m
    $72–104

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane DCA - 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
    5h 25m
    $349–817

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    5h 17m
    $253–951

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAD - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    7h 7m
    $202–638

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    7h 6m
    $257–1,060

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Banner Elk, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Banner Elk. However, you can fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) then drive to Banner Elk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Banner Elk via Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 9h 23m.

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