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How to get fromNew York to Great Smoky Mountainsby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Great Smoky Mountains by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane EWR - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    5h 27m
    $150–743

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane EWR - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    5h 31m
    $99–419

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Drive from Knoxville to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    13h 55m
    $111–153

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    16h 43m
    $201–404

  5. Drive 726.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Great Smoky Mountainscar car 726.1 mi
    13h 2m
    $133–192

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LGA - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    5h 56m
    $176–877

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LGA - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    5h 58m
    $105–493

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane EWR - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    6h 45m
    $464–1,162

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane LGA - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    7h 6m
    $160–746

  10. Bus, drive via Farragut

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus bus Ny
    2. Drive from Knoxville, TN to Great Smoky Mountainscar car
    13h 59m
    $108–126

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New York to Great Smoky Mountains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 703 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Great Smoky Mountains, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Great Smoky Mountains. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then drive to Great Smoky Mountains. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Great Smoky Mountains via Knoxville in around 13h 55m.

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