What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Gatlinburg?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Gatlinburg is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Gatlinburg?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Gatlinburg is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Athens to Gatlinburg?

The distance between Athens and Gatlinburg is 272 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Gatlinburg?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Athens to Gatlinburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Athens to Gatlinburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Gatlinburg is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Athens to Gatlinburg.

Where can I stay near Gatlinburg?

There are 7076+ hotels available in Gatlinburg.

Athens to Gatlinburg - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Gatlinburg by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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Bus, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane ATL - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
5h 4m
$293–866
Drive 161.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Gatlinburgcar 161.9 mi
3h 40m
$30–43
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
13h 18m
$84–183
Bus, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane ATL - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar
5h 54m
$103–409

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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Distance: 270 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Gatlinburg via Charlotte Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 13h 18m.

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