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There are 10 ways to get from California to Gatlinburg by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SNA - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $512–1,222

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Nashville, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SAN - BNA
    2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Gatlinburgcar car
    9h 3m
    $188–710

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    2d 13h

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Gatlinburgcar car
    3d

  5. Drive 2,200.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gatlinburgcar car 2,200.7 mi
    35h 14m
    $402–581

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SAN - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    $442–1,115

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SMF - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    $492–1,513

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LAX - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $448–1,323

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LGB - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $461–1,411

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Gatlinburgcar car
    9h 21m
    $233–388

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,970.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between California, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gatlinburg via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Asheville, NC in around 2d 13h.

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