What is the cheapest way to get from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $300 - $750.

How far is it from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Gatlinburg and Jekyll Island is 408 miles. The road distance is 416.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island is 416 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 847+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Gatlinburg to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)
2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)TYS - BQK
5h 7m
$302–744
Drive 414 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island414 mi
9h 24m
$76–110
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NC
2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Savannah Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
12h 24m
$126–244
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NC
2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Cary
4. Take the train from Cary to Savannah
5. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
18h 23m
$176–281
Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)AVL - BQK
7h 28m
$115–407
Taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the taxi from Gatlinburg to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)
2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Jacksonville (JAX)TYS - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
6h 26m
$326–933
Drive, bus via Brunswick
1. Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NC
2. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Charlotte Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Savannah Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
12h 56m
$112–231

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

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4h 26mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Gatlinburg, TN, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), then take the taxi to Jekyll Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gatlinburg to Jekyll Island via Asheville, NC, Charlotte Bus Station, Savannah Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 12h 24m.

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