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How to get fromKnoxville to Appalachian Trailby plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane TYS - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $222–637

  2. Drive 244.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Knoxville to Appalachian Trailcar car 244.9 mi
    4h 14m
    $45–65

  3. Drive, shuttle, bus

    1. Drive from Chilhowee at Holston to Hot Springscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Low Gapshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    10h 40m
    $348–387

  4. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane TYS - LWB
    2. Take the taxi from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $242–667

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Appalachian Trail. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Appalachian Trail. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knoxville Station Bay F to Appalachian Trail via Chilhowee at Holston, Hot Springs, Black Bear Resort, Low Gap, Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, Christiansburg, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 10h 40m.

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