What is the cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg?

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg?

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Kentucky to Gatlinburg?

The distance between Kentucky and Gatlinburg is 377 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.

How do I travel from Kentucky to Gatlinburg without a car?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg without a car is to bus and shuttle and taxi which takes 28h 55m and costs $450 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Gatlinburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Gatlinburg is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Kentucky to Gatlinburg.

Where can I stay near Gatlinburg?

There are 7043+ hotels available in Gatlinburg.

Kentucky to Gatlinburg - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg by bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Bus, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane BNA - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
6h 32m
$315–1,108
Drive 268.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Gatlinburgcar 268.8 mi
5h 27m
$49–71
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
21h 13m
$163–262
Bus, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
4. Take the bus from Charlotte to Boonebus
5. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle
6. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Hot Springsshuttle
7. Take the taxi from Hot Springs to Gatlinburgtaxi
28h 55m
$457–590

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

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55 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kentucky to Gatlinburg.

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Distance: 374.8 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the bus to Nashville, walk to Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, take the line 18 bus to Nashville International Airport, walk to Nashville (BNA) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Gatlinburg via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 21h 13m.

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