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

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

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  1. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane PIE - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 25m
    $98–421

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tampa 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
    17h 55m
    $135–247

  3. Drive 810.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Red River Gorgecar car 810.4 mi
    14h 20m
    $148–214

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PIE - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 44m
    $178–824

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PIE - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 42m
    $155–705

  6. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane PIE - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Red River Gorgecar car
    9h 37m
    $110–425

  7. Bus, drive via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Gainesville - UFbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville - UF to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    21h 1m
    $176–348

Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) flights

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Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 842.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the line 300 bus to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D, take the line 52 bus to 49Th St N + 14805, walk to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) airport, fly to Tri-State Airport (HTS), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Red River Gorge via Atlanta Bus Station and Berea in around 17h 55m.

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