I am trying to find nearest greyhound or Amtrak to Damascus?
I am trying to find nearest greyhound or Amtrak to Damascus?
No Amtrak. Take a bus to Abington Va. Then a shuttle to Damascus.
I always use Marion, VA which is about 30 miles north of Damascus. Logistically it's SO much easier as no shuttle in needed.
It's the closest you can get to the trail by bus in that general geographic area.
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The AT goes right threw the middle of Damascus. Get there and your on the trail. Toss a coin and go north or south.
But the trick is getting to Damascus, since it's in the middle of nowhere. The closest bus stops are at Marion, VA and Bristal, TN. Once you get to one of these bus stops, you need someone to drive you to Damascus. This is where the shuttle comes in. Check the WB homepage to locate shuttle drivers for that area.
Depending on what you want to do, getting on the trail at Marion, VA is easier. Call a taxi or use a twice a day 50 cent local bus. If want to see the Grayson Highlands, you can do a nice loop from Marion, down to Damascus on the AT and then back to Marion via the Iron Mt trail.
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the thread is "getting to damascus". damascus is hardly in the middle of nowhere. PM me pickle if you need a shuttle