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

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There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to Gatlinburg by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane EWR - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $349–1,153

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane PHL - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 33m
    $105–511

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus bus Nyc
    3. Drive from Knoxville to Gatlinburgcar car
    16h 13m
    $125–195

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    17h 13m
    $156–351

  5. Drive  654.3 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Gatlinburgcar car 654.3 mi
    11h 55m
    $120–173

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane EWR - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    6h 20m
    $114–466

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PHL - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $355–1,248

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane LGA - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $373–1,357

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LGA - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    8h 12m
    $113–560

  10. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus bus Ny
    3. Take the taxi from Knoxville, TN to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    16h 15m
    $306–380

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

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Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., 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 take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Gatlinburg via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Knoxville in around 16h 13m.

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