What is the cheapest way to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg?

The cheapest way to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg?

The fastest way to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $120 - $450.

How far is it from Ruston to Gatlinburg?

The distance between Ruston and Gatlinburg is 597 miles. The road distance is 670 miles.

How long does it take to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ruston and Gatlinburg?

Gatlinburg is 1h ahead of Ruston. It is currently 2:47 AM in Ruston and 3:47 AM in Gatlinburg.

Can I drive from Ruston to Gatlinburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Gatlinburg is 670 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Ruston to Gatlinburg.

Where can I stay near Gatlinburg?

There are 6812+ hotels available in Gatlinburg.

Ruston to Gatlinburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg by bus, plane, taxi, car, 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.

Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)MLU - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburg
7h 41m
$325–936
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroe
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)MLU - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Gatlinburg
7h 24m
$120–449
Bus, drive via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NC
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburg
22h 31m
$123–250
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NC
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburg
34h 22m
$233–434
Drive 666.1 mi
1. Drive from Ruston to Gatlinburg666.1 mi
11h 41m
$122–176
Bus to Shreveport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)SHV - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburg
8h 9m
$317–965
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)AEX - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburg
8h 11m
$342–946
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NC
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburg
22h 32m
$120–307

Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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5h 34mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Ruston, LA, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ruston to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the bus to Monroe, take the taxi to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruston to Gatlinburg via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta Downtown, Charlotte Bus Station, and Asheville, NC in around 22h 31m.

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