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  • Shuttle providers for the Appalachian Trail

    This listing is out of date. The new listing is here: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/shuttles-2016.php Some of the information included

    WhiteBlaze Shuttle listing, last updated 01/09/2015

     Some of the information included in this list is from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy site and can be found in the original format here:

    A.T. Shuttle and Public Transportation Providers or Getting to the_Trail. 
    (PDF, 200 KB, updated 1/6/2015)

    Please report corrections and updates to us so we can update this listing. Update Here:

    State

    Town

    Name

    Contact info

    Comments

    Trailwide

    All

    Any

    Greyhound Bus Lines

    (800) 231-2222
    www.greyhound.com

    Trailways Bus Lines
    800-343-9999
    www.trailways.com

    Few trail towns are accessed directly by bus, but larger towns 10 or 20 miles away often are; shuttlers can usually get you the rest of the way.

    Maine

    Maine

    Monson

    Richard (Buddy) Ward

    7 Pines Shuttle Service
    207-997-3792 (H), 207-343-2564 (cell)
    [email protected]

    Shuttles from the Monson area to anywhere in Maine and New Hampshire.

    Maine

    Monson

    Dawn

    Shaw's Boarding House
    207-997-3597

    Shuttle from Bangor to all over the 100 Mile Wilderness.

    New Hampshire

    New Hampshire

    Hanover

    Steve (Stray Cat) Lake

    [email protected] or call 603-252-8294

    Hiker shuttle to or from anywhere. Airport pickups. Insured. Outfitter with some gear.

    New Hampshire

    Thornton

    T.J. Harris

    Email: [email protected]
    603-726-4779

    Will shuttle from VT/NH Border to Pinkham
    Notch

    New Hampshire

    Conway

    John Bartlett

    cell 508 330 4178, email  [email protected]

    Shuttle area anywhere between Crawford Notch and Gorham, NH.
    Advance notice helpful.

    Vermont

    Vermont

    Massachusetts

    Massachusetts

    Kent, CT

    Jim(Jigsaw)Curtin

    [email protected]

    Will cover Kent CT. to mid Vermont and will also go to Albany airport, give me a couple of weeks notice anytime on weekends after work during the week, email me.

    Massachusetts

    North Adams MA

    David Ackerson

    413 346 1033 [email protected]

    AT/LT shuttles Bear Mt. to Hanover Slackpacking S. VT and N. MA Albany Airport Advance notice suggested

    Massachusetts

    Washington, MA

    Marilyn or Roy Wiley

    413 623 5859 or  [email protected]

    Live in Washington, MA, less than 1/4 mile from the trail.  Also provide shuttle service to Albany, NY and Bradley ,Kent, Ct, Manchester Center, VT, CT airports.  Mail drops may also be sent to us, but please call first.

    Connecticut

    Connecticut        

    New York

    New York

    New Jersey

    New Jersey

    Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania

    Delaware Water Gap, PA

    Edge of the Woods Outfitters

    Offering AT shuttle service in Northeast PA and NJ. The shop is located just 2 blocks from the trail. We're located at  110 Main St Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. 570-421-6681www.edgeofthewoodsoutfitters.com

    Pennsylvania

    Pine Grove, PA

    Lance & Joyce

    570-345-0474
    [email protected]

    We are located at RT 501 in Pine Grove PA. Our number is 570-345-0474. We shuttle to grocery store,doctor,dentist,vet,motel,trail heads,bus stations & airports...about a 140 mile distance from US. Thank you

    Pennsylvania

    Duncannon, PA Mary "Trailangelmary" Parry 717-834-4706 (landline)

    Maryland

    Maryland

    West Virginia

    West Virginia

    Harpers Ferry

    Teahorse B&B / Hostel in Harpers Ferry
    phone: (304) 535-6848
    email: [email protected]

    offers shuttles in the Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia locales in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry.

    Virginia

    Virginia

    2.5 miles from Trail in Pearisburg

    Tom Hoffman

    Landline: 540-921-1184
    Cell: 540-235-2405
    Email: [email protected]

    Reasonable rates. Distance negotiable.

    Virginia

    Homer Witcher

    P.O. Box 562
    Daleville, VA 24083
    540-266-4849
    [email protected]

     

    Virginia  Oma or Marcia 612 Wiggins Spring Road
    Vesuvius, VA 24483
    434-922-7069
    Shuttles provided from Daleville, VA to Waynesboro, VA
    Slack Packing
    Virginia Buena Vista Gary Serra (757)-681-2254
    [email protected]
    Shuttles from RT. 60, Buena Vista, and RT. 501/footbridge Glasgow, to points north and south. Also All major bus terminals, and airports, including Dulles.

    North Carolina/Tennessee

    TN

    Harford

    Curtis Owen

    Curtis Owen 423-487-0014 
    [email protected]

    I'm located 3mile North Great Smoky Mtns. National Park near Interstate 40. Frequent shuttles to Newfound Gap, Hot Springs, Max Patch & Fontana. $2/day parking

    NC/TN 

    Newport

    Ron McGaha

    Highlands Shuttle Service
    [email protected]
    www.highlandsshuttleservice.com
    Phone:423-625-0739
    Cell:865-322-2752

    I have hiked all the A-T in my service area and would like to assist other A-T hikers.

     NC

    Franklin

    Ron Haven

    Haven's Budget Inn
    www.havensbudgetinn.com
    Phone: 828-524-4403

    Local and long distance.

    NC/TN

    Bill (GryWolf) Johnson

    Appalachian Services
    www.appalachianservices.com 
    [email protected]
    24 Hrs 
    828-507-5747 (Cell)

    Full service hiker support since 2001.  A.T. from Amicalola Falls/Springer Mountain, GA to Harpers Ferry, WV.  Services include re-supply, canine shuttle/kennel and vehicle relocation.  Airport, bus, train shuttles to/from most stations  between Atlanta, GA and Damascus, VA.  Long-range (i.e. FL-GA or equal distance) shuttles available.  Year around, 7 days/week.  24 Hour Emergency Assistance Available.  No fee, No Obligation Transportation To Urgent Care Facilities Within 50 Miles Of Smoky Mountain National Park.

    We require a 50% deposit (by credit/debit card or PayPal account) of the originally quoted shuttle fee in order to schedule shuttles, then the balance is due at the time of pick-up. The deposit is fully refundable up to 11 days before the originally scheduled pickup day, non-refundable at 10 or less days cancellation notice.

    NC

    Stecoah Gap, NC

    Phil and Donna

    The Cabin in the Woods
    www.thecabininthewoods.com
    828-735-3368
    828-735-1930

    Shuttles from Springer to Hot Springs and all points in between.

    NC

    Cherokee, NC

    Eastern Band Public Transit
    www.cherokeetransit.com
      Call toll free 1-866-388-6071 or 828-497-5296.

    We provide a shuttle service from Cherokee NC to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN seven days May 01 to Sept.31.  Fall/Winter schedule more limited.
    Group rates available.  Flag down service available.  Stop at Newfound Gap on 441 day runs.  Service is designed to reduce vehicle emissions in the Park.

    NC/TN

    Gatlinburg, TN

    Erik and Vesna

    www.awalkinthewoods.com

    We have been operating for 12 years and have yet to be late for a shuttle pick up. We have support for folks hiking the AT in and around the Smokies as well as discounts for thru hikers.  One of our guides/drivers is a thru hiker.

     TN

    Newport, TN

    Kevin Browning

    (423) 623-7074 or (865) 216-3426

    Taxi service and we operate 24/7. Own aminivan, also have a 12 passenger van.

    Newport has everything that the hikers need and we are only 18 miles from Davenport Gap.

    There are several restaurants, hotels, drug stores, grocery stores (Wal-mart included), banks, laundry mats, and even a hospital.

    NC

    Fontana Dam, NC Jeff and Nancy Hoch (828) 479-3677
    [email protected]
    www.thehikeinn.com
    Specializing in transportation and
    accommodations for hikers only, available year-round covering A.T. trailheads between Amicalola Falls S.P., GA and Erwin, TN. Airports, bus stations & car rentals in Asheville, Knoxville, and Atlanta. Reservations preferred, 15 years experience. Also covering the BMT, Bartram trail and all GSMNP trails, resupply trips, parking, planning and info.
    NC Hot Springs, NC   Bluff Mountain Outfitters
    (828) 622- 7162
    [email protected]
    www.bluffmountain.com
    Springer Mtn. to Troutville, Va.
    Full service store. Advance notice appreciated.

    NC

    Roan Mountain,TN   Mountain Harbour B&B and Hiker Hostel
    (866) 772-9494
    Newfound Gap, NC to Summit Cut, VA.
    Parking available.
    NC Ashville, NC Harry Siegel
    AKA Zen Pig
    Asheville Airport Shuttle
    www.ashevilleairportshuttle.com/
    Service the entire southeastern section of the AT from Springer to up in Virginia. 24 Hrs a day by reservation. 828-231-1053
    Price list on web-site.

    Georgia

    GA

    Clayton/Hiawassee, GA

    Bill's Wheels of Georgia

    Springer Mountain and Atlanta, GA Airport to NOC Wesser, NC.
    Shuttles to/from airports, bus & train stations within our service area. Available 365 days a year at any hour, however extremely early or extremely late shuttles are price-adjusted accordingly. Advance notice appreciated but not always required. Call or email for more information or assistance.
    Clayton/Hiawassee, GA
    865-202-1041(Cell)
    [email protected]


    GA

    Hiawassee

    Joyce Monroe and Sally Smith

    706-896-9339 (Any time before 7PM)
    [email protected]

    South to Amicalola Falls St. Pk. & Springer Mt. terminus area
    North to Fontana Dam and points north. Available: Year round, 7 days/week. Advance notice: 1 day please. We will pick up at Atlanta airport. We're two honest, dependable retirees available most any time we're not out helping hikers. Leave a message and phone number where you can be reached if we're not in. We can also stage your vehicle at our home and deliver it to a designated trailhead for your arrival at a later date.

    GA

    Gainesville

    Del Notre Shuttle Services

    Contact Information:
    Manager: James Agbor
    Tel: (770) 572 9702

    We pick-up from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport to Appalachian Trail
    From Gaineville AmtrakTrain Station to Appalachian Trail
    From Greyhound Bus Station to Appalachian Trail

    Rates:
    From Atlanta Airport to Amicolola Falls $130.00
    From Gainesville to Amicolola Falls $60.00
    From Atlanta Greyhound bus station to Amicolola Falls $120.00
    We shall respond to your calls in a prompt manner and we offer excellent customer service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     

    GA

    Sandy Springs, GA

    David "Solo" Tyler

    (229) 630-6249
    [email protected]

    Rides from Atlanta to Springer Mt. or other points on the AT in GA. Mainly available on weekends. Also able to provide fuel or other supplies as well as package pickup.
    Best way to contact is via email.
    GA Atlanta, GA Appalachian Adam (404) 781-9108
    www.AppalachianAdam.com
    Shuttles to the Trail from the Atlanta area and throughout N.GA and southern TN/NC. Female-specific shuttles possible by owner’s wife. Package receiving, supply stops, and other services possible.

    GA

    Gainesville, GA   Unitax
    (770) 297-0255
    (770) 532-0628
    One block from Amtrak, six blocks from bus station. 24 hrs. a day. $65 to
    Amicalola Falls Lodge, $85 to USFS 42, $5 EAP. All of north GA. Dogs OK, cash/travelers checks only.
    GA Suches, GA Murice Miller
    Ask forMurice
    Suches Hiker Shuttles
    (678) 967-9510
    [email protected]
    24 hour service
    To/From any location in GA or Western NC, Dogs OK.
    GA Ellijay, GA Richardx Anderson (706) 276-2520
    (404) 408-2524
    [email protected]
    Atlanta airport to Springer and points on A.T. in Georgia.

    GA

    East Ellijay, GA   North Georgia Mtn. Outfitters, LLC
    www.hikenorthgeorgia.com
    [email protected]
    Atlanta airport, Marta stations, A.T. in
    Georgia.
    GA Dahlonega, GA Josh & Leigh Saint
    "Profile & Almanac"
    A.T. Hiker Hostel
    (770) 312-7342
    [email protected]
    www.hikerhostel.com
    Shuttles from Atlanta airport or Gainesville to Amicalola Falls, Springer, and other points on A.T. in GA. Resupply (stop at outfitter), fuel, and hostel also available.