Cherokee Trails Public Transit
For Downtown Cherokee Route, click here.
| Cherokee Transit's air-conditioned buses connect the Tennessee and North Carolina Smokies with four round-trips daily between Cherokee, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The route runs through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Newfound Gap (Highway 441). There's a 10-minute stop at Newfound Gap for photos, etc. on the daytime runs. Upon arrival, you can connect to local transit services for a day of shopping and sightseeing; and return on any scheduled run. Tickets may be purchased from either the driver or at the ticket boot in Cherokee. Cash and Travelers Checks only. |
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| • May 1 - September 30 – Buses run 7 days per week; full schedule • October 1 - October 31 – Buses run 7 days per week; partial schedule • November - April – No shuttle service |
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| DEPARTURES |
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| Cherokee | 8:00 AM |
| Gatlinburg | 9:15 AM |
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| Gatlinburg | 9:30 AM |
| Pigeon Forge | 9:45 AM |
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| Pigeon Forge | 10:00 AM |
| Cherokee | 11:15 AM |
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| Cherokee | 1:00 PM |
| Gatlinburg | 2:15 PM |
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| Gatlinburg | 2:30 PM |
| Pigeon Forge | 2:45 PM |
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| Pigeon Forge | 3:00 PM |
| Cherokee | 4:15 PM |
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| Cherokee | 3:30 PM |
| Gatlinburg | 4:45 PM |
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| Gatlinburg | 5:00 PM |
| Pigeon Forge | 5:15 PM |
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| Pigeon Forge | 5:30 PM |
| Cherokee * | 6:45 PM |
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| Cherokee ** | 9:45 PM |
| Gatlinburg | 10:45 PM |
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| Gatlinburg | 11:00 PM |
| Pigeon Forge | 11:15 PM |
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| Pigeon Forge | 11:30 PM |
| Cherokee | 12:30 AM |
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| * This shuttle drops off patrons at "Unto These Hills" (June - August) |
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| Please wait a minimum of 15 minutes past departure times listed. While these times indicate scheduled departures, delays may occur. | ||||||
FARES
Gatlinburg / Cherokee — $12.00 round-trip for adults & children; $7.00 one-way
Pigeon Forge / Cherokee — $14.00 round trip for adults & children; $9.00 one-way
Group Rate — $2.00 discount each round-trip for three or more seats
Seniors — $2.00 discount (60+)
Cherokee Transit picks up and drops off passengers at three locations:
Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Welcome Center
Cherokee Transit Ticket Booth in Cherokee
For more information, visit www.cherokeetransit.com!
828-497-5296 • 866-388-6071