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How to get fromNashville to Red River Gorgeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nashville to Red River Gorge by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    9h 31m
    $61–140

  2. Drive 259.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nashville to Red River Gorgecar car 259.7 mi
    5h 22m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BNA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 36m
    $165–871

  4. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane BNA - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 5m
    $112–652

Nashville (BNA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nashville to Red River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 438.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Louisville Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Lexington Bus Stop, then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Nashville to Red River Gorge in around 5h 22m.

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