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How to get fromDuke University to Gatlinburgby bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Duke University to Gatlinburg by bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    8h 27m
    $50–81

  2. Bus, drive via Columbia & Rosemary

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Gatlinburgcar car
    10h 50m
    $48–72

  3. Drive  298.9 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Gatlinburgcar car 298.9 mi
    5h 40m
    $55–79

  4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane RDU - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $295–1,017

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    8h 33m
    $72–117

  6. Train, bus, drive via Erwin Rd at Fulton St

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    8h 42m
    $74–118

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $352–1,047

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Duke University to Gatlinburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Duke University to Gatlinburg. However, you can walk to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, take the line 6 bus to Durham Station, walk to Durham, take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then drive to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Duke University to Gatlinburg in around 5h 40m.

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