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How to get fromGreat Smoky Mountains to Vanderbilt Universityby car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Great Smoky Mountains to Vanderbilt University by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Knoxvillecar car
    2. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    5h 45m
    $56–82

  2. Drive 237 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Vanderbilt Universitycar car 237 mi
    4h 49m
    $44–63

  3. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane TYS - BNA
    4h 8m
    $75–460

  4. Drive, bus via Charlotte Ave & 26Th Ave F Eb

    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Knoxvillecar car
    2. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    5h 49m
    $56–82

  5. Drive, bus #2

    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Knoxvillecar car
    2. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    6h 2m
    $56–82

  6. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane AVL - BNA
    6h 31m
    $74–375

  7. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane GSP - BNA
    5h 36m
    $88–449

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Great Smoky Mountains, TN, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Great Smoky Mountains to Vanderbilt University. However, you can drive to Knoxville, take the bus to Nashville, walk to Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, take the line 50 bus to 23Rd Ave / Centennial Station Inbound, then walk to Vanderbilt University. Alternatively, you can drive from Great Smoky Mountains to Vanderbilt University in around 4h 49m.

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