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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains?

The distance between Kentucky and Great Smoky Mountains is 397 miles. The road distance is 292.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains is 292 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains.

Where can I stay near Great Smoky Mountains?

There are 7275+ hotels available in Great Smoky Mountains.

Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains by bus, plane, car, or train

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Bus, fly, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane BNA - TYS
3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar
7h 25m
$125–664
Drive 290.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Great Smoky Mountainscar 290.8 mi
6h 19m
$54–77
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Great Smoky Mountainscar
20h 18m
$114–253
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
5. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Great Smoky Mountainscar
24h 47m
$188–374

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

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Distance: 394.8 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Great Smoky Mountains. 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 drive to Great Smoky Mountains. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Great Smoky Mountains via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 20h 18m.

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