With a population of 452, Townsend is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Townsend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 26 km from Townsend. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Air Canada, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Townsend departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.
Another option to get to Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 221 km from Townsend. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
You can travel by bus to Townsend using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Townsend takes 491 km and will cost you around $65. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 1094 km.
Average rates range from around $271 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Townsend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.