What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains is to fly and drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $160 - $800.

How far is it from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance between Fort Dodge and Great Smoky Mountains is 785 miles. The road distance is 941 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fort Dodge and Great Smoky Mountains?

Great Smoky Mountains is 1h ahead of Fort Dodge. It is currently 1:32 AM in Fort Dodge and 2:32 AM in Great Smoky Mountains.

Can I drive from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains is 941 miles. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains.

Where can I stay near Great Smoky Mountains?

There are 6194+ hotels available in Great Smoky Mountains.

Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains by plane, car, taxi, shuttle, bus, or train

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Fly Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane FOD - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar
7h 3m
$164–783
Fly Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane FOD - AVL
2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Great Smoky Mountainscar
7h 17m
$113–459
Taxi, shuttle, bus, train, drive
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
4. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
6. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
7. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Great Smoky Mountainscar
35h 53m
$455–849
Taxi, bus, train, drive
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
5. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
6. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
7. Drive from Asheville, NC to Great Smoky Mountainscar
47h 43m
$720–1,378
Drive 935.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountainscar 935.5 mi
16h 52m
$171–247
Drive to Mason City, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane MCW - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar
10h 7m
$165–737
Taxi, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane DSM - TYS
4. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar
9h 37m
$416–1,467
Taxi, bus, drive
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
6. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
7. Drive from Asheville, NC to Great Smoky Mountainscar
36h 24m
$388–638

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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Distance: 780.5 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Fort Dodge, IA, USA and Great Smoky Mountains, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Great Smoky Mountains. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then drive to Great Smoky Mountains. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Boone, IA, take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, take the train to Ashland Amtrak Station, walk to Ashland Bus Station, take the bus to Winston Salem(Trans Center), take the bus to Asheville, NC, walk to ART Station, take the bus to New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens, then drive to Great Smoky Mountains.

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