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How to get fromGatlinburg to Raleighby car, bus, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatlinburg to Raleigh by car, bus, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NCcar car
    2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    7h 23m
    $61–92

  2. Drive  315.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Raleighcar car 315.4 mi
    6h 24m
    $56–81

  3. Taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Gatlinburg to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TYS - RDU
    6h 4m
    $246–663

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NCcar car
    2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $84–140

  5. Drive, bus via Emma (Greyhound)

    1. Drive from Gatlinburg to New Leicester Hwy at Walgreenscar car
    2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    8h 40m
    $61–92

  6. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AVL - RDU
    6h 38m
    $78–444

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

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Gatlinburg to Raleigh. However, you can drive to Asheville, NC, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, walk to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, then take the line 1 bus to GoRaleigh Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Gatlinburg to Raleigh in around 6h 24m.

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