Student rides
Lees-McRae College rides home, airport runs & game day
Banner Elk, North Carolina· four-year· under 1,000 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Banner Elk and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Banner Elk connects to the relay grid near Kingsport, TN (47 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Banner Elk → Knoxville, TN100 mi · $15–$25
- Banner Elk → Spartanburg, SC135 mi · $20–$30
- Banner Elk → Charlotte, NC154 mi · $20–$35
- Banner Elk → Charleston, WV156 mi · $20–$35
- Banner Elk → Lexington-Fayette, KY172 mi · $20–$40
- Banner Elk → Roanoke, VA178 mi · $25–$40
- Banner Elk → Greensboro, NC183 mi · $25–$40
- Banner Elk → Chattanooga, TN215 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Banner Elk
Lees-McRae College student travel FAQ
- How do Lees-McRae College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Banner Elk bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Banner Elk cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.