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How to get fromAthens to Red River Gorgeby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Red River Gorge by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATL - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 32m
    $176–875

  2. Drive 365.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Red River Gorgecar car 365.3 mi
    7h 49m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    11h 5m
    $71–136

  4. Bus, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ATL - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 32m
    $153–706

  5. Bus, fly to Yeager Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ATL - CRW
    3. Drive from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 26m
    $141–541

  6. Bus, drive via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    12h 13m
    $107–176

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Red River Gorge via Atlanta Bus Station and Berea in around 11h 5m.

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