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How to get fromLafayette to Gatlinburgby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Gatlinburg by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LFT - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $311–973

  2. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LFT - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    5h 47m
    $96–426

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    3. Drive from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to ART Stationcar car
    4. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Gatlinburgcar car
    19h 35m
    $182–327

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    30h 45m
    $320–705

  5. Drive 713.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Gatlinburgcar car 713.7 mi
    13h 25m
    $131–189

  6. Bus, drive via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    25h 3m
    $172–335

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 645.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the taxi to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Gatlinburg via Atlanta, Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, Doraville Station - Bay D, Atlanta, Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, ART Station, and New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens in around 19h 35m.

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