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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Gatlinburg by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 46m
    $87–138

  2. Drive  315.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Gatlinburgcar car 315.5 mi
    6h 25m
    $54–78

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane RDU - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $302–1,112

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    8h 13m
    $59–91

  5. Bus, drive via Emma (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Gatlinburgcar car
    9h 31m
    $59–91

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    6h 44m
    $62–354

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $381–1,162

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, walk to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then drive to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Gatlinburg in around 6h 25m.

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