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How to get fromAtlanta to Nantahala National Forestby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Nantahala National Forest by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Toccoa Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Drive from Toccoa Station to Nantahala National Forestcar car
    3h 31m
    $41–77

  2. Drive 140.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta to Nantahala National Forestcar car 140.9 mi
    3h 25m
    $26–38

  3. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ATL - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Nantahala National Forestcar car
    4h 21m
    $66–360

  4. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane ATL - CHA
    2. Drive from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Nantahala National Forestcar car
    4h 42m
    $98–638

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ATL - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Nantahala National Forestcar car
    4h 43m
    $96–624

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 162.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Nantahala National Forest, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Nantahala National Forest. However, you can take the train to Toccoa Station then drive to Nantahala National Forest. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then drive to Nantahala National Forest.

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