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How to get fromHighlands to Gatlinburgby train, plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Highlands to Gatlinburg by train, plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane EWR - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $359–1,203

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane EWR - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 27m
    $114–476

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus bus Ny
    3. Take the taxi from Knoxville, TN to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    15h 16m
    $298–383

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    19h 29m
    $318–534

  5. Drive  687.5 mi

    1. Drive from Highlands to Gatlinburgcar car 687.5 mi
    12h 30m
    $126–182

  6. Ferry to Laguardia Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LGA - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $395–1,455

  7. Ferry to Laguardia Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LGA - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    6h 59m
    $115–568

  8. Ferry, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PHL - TYS
    4. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $387–1,964

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane EWR - GSP
    3. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Gatlinburgcar car
    8h 35m
    $153–733

  10. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus bus Nyc
    3. Drive from Knoxville to Gatlinburgcar car
    15h 18m
    $117–198

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Highlands to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the line 834 bus to Red Bank Rail Station, walk to Red Bank, take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC, walk to Pearl St/Peck Slip, take the bus to Pike St/Division St, walk to New York, NY, take the bus to Knoxville, TN, then take the taxi to Gatlinburg.

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