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 46m.

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 taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs $320 - $950.

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 6h 11m 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 9:07 PM in Ruston and 10:07 PM in Gatlinburg.

Can I drive from Ruston to Gatlinburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruston to Gatlinburg is 670 miles. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Ruston to Gatlinburg.

Where can I stay near Gatlinburg?

There are 6727+ 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 Monroebus
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane MLU - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
6h 11m
$325–936
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
22h 32m
$121–317
Bus, drive via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
22h 31m
$129–270
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Ruston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
34h 38m
$213–561
Drive 666.1 mi
1. Drive from Ruston to Gatlinburgcar 666.1 mi
11h 46m
$122–176
Bus to Monroe Regional Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Monroebus
2. Fly from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane MLU - AVL
3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar
7h 9m
$125–469
Bus to Shreveport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane SHV - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
8h 3m
$317–965
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ruston to Boyce, LAbus
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane AEX - TYS
3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
8h 47m
$332–946

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

47Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ruston to Gatlinburg.

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Distance: 594 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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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