I perused google a bit before I asked a question that has been asked a million times before....I mostly came up with cab fare from Gainesville to Springer for way more rupees then I had thought. I mean, the greyhound is about $100 from Chicago! it can't be just about the same to get to the trail! I leave in less than a month, (about april 12th or so). I CAN'T FREAKIN WAIT. So how did/are most people get(ting) to Springer mountain? Did you stay a night at a hotel/motel before heading out to the trail?