A Cherokee Friend, wearing authentic 1700s style Cherokee clothing, will ride on the 2:30 pm shuttle each weekend from June 21 through October 26, 2008. They will provide a historical narrative on the Cherokee, the culture and history; as well as provide information on the many attractions. Please call 828-497-5296 or 866-388-6071 for details.

CHEROKEE ATTRACTIONS
If you're interested in Cherokee's world famous attractions, click here for Visitor Specials.

FARES
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

From Gatlinburg — $12.00 round-trip for adults & children; $7.00 one-way

From Pigeon Forge — $14.00 round trip for adults & children; $9.00 one-way

Family and Group Rate — $2.00 discount each round-trip for three or more seats

Seniors — $2.00 discount (60+)

Tickets may be purchased with cash or traveler’s checks only, and are non-refundable.

Are you a hiker? We provide hiker drop-offs and pickups, by arrangement, at any GSMNP pull-over on US Hwy. 441.

We pull in at Newfound Gap for hiker drop off and pick up at these times during May to October —  8:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:15 pm and 12:15 am

Carry-ons – Backpacks, strollers, car seats, small coolers and mobility devices are permitted on board.

Carry-0ns – Backpacks, strollers, car seats, small coolers and mobility devices are permitted on board.

 

 

  
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN visitors can enjoy the Cherokee, NC experience without having to drive across the mountains.

Cherokee Transit’s air-conditioned buses connect the Tennessee Smokies and the North Carolina Smokies with four round-trips daily.

The route runs through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Newfound Gap Road (Highway 441). There will be a 10-minute stop at Newfound Gap for photos, etc., on the daytime run.

When you arrive in Cherokee, simply transfer to one of our Downtown Shuttles for shopping, attractions or the Casino.

DEPARTURE LOCATIONS

• The Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains National Park Visitor’s Center at red light #3 in the center of Gatlinburg.

• Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, near the shopping malls.
  

Receive a $5 Casino Voucher
(Requires Harrah's Total Rewards membership. Application and voucher available from driver)

 

  

At the Newfound Gap stop, you can have one foot in Tennessee and the other foot in North Carolina.

Buses depart Gatlinburg at the Visitors Center (below) and at Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  SHUTTLE SCHEDULE  

 

• January & February – Call ahead for schedule

• March & April – Day runs on weekends only

• May 1 to September 31 – Buses run 7 days per week

• October & November – Day runs only 7 days per week

• December – Holiday Specials – Call ahead for schedule

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTURES

 

ARRIVALS

 
  Days      

 

Cherokee

8:00 AM

 

Gatlinburg

9:15 AM

 

 

Gatlinburg

9:30 AM

 

Pigeon Forge

9:45 AM

 

 

Pigeon Forge

10:00 AM

 

Cherokee

11:15 AM

 

 

Cherokee

1:00 PM

 

Gatlinburg

2:15 PM

 

 

Gatlinburg

2:30 PM

 

Pigeon Forge

2:45 PM

 

 

Pigeon Forge

3:00 PM

 

Cherokee

4:15 PM

 

 

Evenings

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cherokee

3:30 PM

 

Gatlinburg

4:45 PM

 

 

Gatlinburg

5:00 PM

 

Pigeon Forge

5:15 PM

 

 

Pigeon Forge

5:30 PM

 

Cherokee *

6:45 PM

 

 

Cherokee **

9:45 PM

 

Gatlinburg

10:45 PM

 

 

Gatlinburg

11:00 PM

 

Pigeon Forge

11:15 PM

 

 

Pigeon Forge

11:30 PM

 

Cherokee

12:30 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* This shuttle drops off patrons at "Unto These Hills"
** This shuttle picks up patrons at "Unto These Hills"
(June 13 through August 30, 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Please wait a minimum of 15 minutes past departure times listed. While these times indicate scheduled departures, delays may occur  
             
 

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Transit
PO Box 455
Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
828-497-5296 • 866-388-6071 • Email

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