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How to get fromRaleigh to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Red River Gorge by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane RDU - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 36m
    $146–772

  2. Drive 398.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Red River Gorgecar car 398.5 mi
    8h 2m
    $73–105

  3. Train, bus, drive via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    17h 49m
    $136–246

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    30h 31m
    $333–663

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane RDU - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 19m
    $76–378

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 8m
    $195–938

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    18h 53m
    $126–247

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Red River Gorge via Durham Amtrak Station, Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Berea in around 17h 49m.

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