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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Gatlinburg is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Gatlinburg is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Columbia to Gatlinburg?

The distance between Columbia and Gatlinburg is 257 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Columbia to Gatlinburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Columbia to Gatlinburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Gatlinburg is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Columbia to Gatlinburg.

Where can I stay near Gatlinburg?

There are 5795+ hotels available in Gatlinburg.

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

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

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane CAE - TYS
2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
5h 36m
$352–1,512
Drive 227.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Gatlinburgcar 227.2 mi
4h 20m
$42–60
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
12h 36m
$125–249
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
12h 36m
$84–170

Columbia (CAE) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

139Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the line 91 bus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, walk to Columbia (CAE) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Gatlinburg via Cary, Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Asheville, NC in around 12h 36m.

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