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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    4h 11m
    $65–361

  2. Drive  315.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Red River Gorgecar car 315.9 mi
    7h 22m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, drive via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    13h 59m
    $99–158

  4. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane CLT - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    4h 45m
    $65–358

  5. Fly to Yeager Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane CLT - CRW
    2. Drive from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 39m
    $90–477

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 7m
    $127–752

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station 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
    14h 5m
    $97–161

  8. Bus, drive via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    17h 31m
    $115–181

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Red River Gorge via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Berea in around 13h 59m.

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