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Ellijay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ellijay

With a population of 1 680, Ellijay is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ellijay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ellijay

Ellijay in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ellijay in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ellijay

Plane

Although Ellijay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 76 km from Ellijay. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ellijay departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ellijay. The train journey from Ellijay to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ellijay is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 105 km from Ellijay. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellijay, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Ellijay takes 314 km and will cost you around $71. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

Although Ellijay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 76 km from Ellijay. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ellijay departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ellijay. The train journey from Ellijay to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ellijay is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 105 km from Ellijay. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellijay, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Ellijay takes 314 km and will cost you around $71. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Ellijay

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Ellijay

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ellijay

Most booked hotels in Ellijay

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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 388 reviews)
$87+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ellijay
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 15 reviews)
$118+
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Coosawattee River Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 17 reviews)
$93+
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Budget Inn Top of Ellijay
2 stars
Good (7.2, 686 reviews)
$91+
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Ellijay Inn - Downtown Ellijay
2 stars
Good (6.6, 263 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Ellijay

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Ellijay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Ellijay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.