Closest airport to Boone NC
Apr 12, 2007, 11:48 am
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CLT would be the best option. GSO is about 120 minutes away (here in Winston, it's about 90 minutes to Boone), while CLT I'd say is about the same distance, but by the time you layover in CLT and take the 30 minute trip up to GSO, you'd be past Hickory more than halfway to Boone. AVL is in the same exact boat as GSO in this situation as well.
Apr 12, 2007, 1:14 pm
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Fly Southwest to RDU and drive from there for the cheapest route.
Apr 12, 2007, 2:18 pm
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That would be a good 60-90 minutes past GSO depending on time of day and traffic levels around RTP and the greater GSO area. However, if you have the time and want to save $$, consider RDU.
l4pi and others CLT strategy is definitely worth looking into.
l4pi and others CLT strategy is definitely worth looking into.
Apr 12, 2007, 2:23 pm
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Hmmm....yeah...go ahead and fly into RDU and save a couple of bucks and ADD more headaches...3 extra hrs to Boone. Right!
Apr 12, 2007, 2:23 pm
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I went to Boone last October and flew into CLT. I found a very cheap flight on Airtran from BOS and paid to upgrade.
FYI the drive up to Boone can be very foggy so allow plenty of time for some slow going.
FYI the drive up to Boone can be very foggy so allow plenty of time for some slow going.
Apr 12, 2007, 2:29 pm
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Well, actually, US is matching WN's $59 + fares on several off-peak days/times MCO-RDU-MCO...
As for the extra driving time from RDU to Boone....I wouldn't do it unless I had to. Like others here, I'd fly into CLT and drive from there.
As for the extra driving time from RDU to Boone....I wouldn't do it unless I had to. Like others here, I'd fly into CLT and drive from there.
Apr 12, 2007, 4:18 pm
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Somebody mentioned going through HKY enroute to Boone. While US 321 is the most direct route, you may want to check on the status of construction that has been underway on US 321 near Blowing Rock. If this construction is still ongoing (as this link seems to indicate) I would HIGHLY recommend that you take I-77 north to US 421 North. This route is freeway/4 lane highway and will save you a lot of headaches.
Just a thought.
Jammer
Just a thought.
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Apr 12, 2007, 4:32 pm
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TRI is the closest, but if you decide to fly into NC, I personally would recommend GSO. The reason is that GSO like a small town feel airport to me. I have driven there to fly quite a few times for some good fares and I liked coming in and our of there.
This is the distance, according to Mapquest: Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 58 minutes. Total Est. Distance: 106.18 miles. The route is NC 68-S to I-40 W to US 421 N.
I have also driven to CLT to fly (I am doing so this weekend, as a matter of fact), but being a hub it can be very busy. The stats for CLT are Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 54 minutes. Total Est. Distance: 95.03 miles. The suggested route is I-85 S to US 321 N.
PS. One more shameless plug for TRI--NO LINES at check in, NO LINES at security! Easy to pick up and turn in a rental car. Our two US kiosks work. DL even has kiosks and a Medallion line! The people are really nice!
This is the distance, according to Mapquest: Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 58 minutes. Total Est. Distance: 106.18 miles. The route is NC 68-S to I-40 W to US 421 N.
I have also driven to CLT to fly (I am doing so this weekend, as a matter of fact), but being a hub it can be very busy. The stats for CLT are Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 54 minutes. Total Est. Distance: 95.03 miles. The suggested route is I-85 S to US 321 N.
PS. One more shameless plug for TRI--NO LINES at check in, NO LINES at security! Easy to pick up and turn in a rental car. Our two US kiosks work. DL even has kiosks and a Medallion line! The people are really nice!
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Apr 12, 2007, 7:12 pm
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Thanks again everyone. It looks like I will be flying into CLT. I also found out today there is a NASCAR race that weekend in CLT. I am familiar with that area. Sounds like I should just enjoy the scenery on the way to Boone.
I guess I should get my ticket now before all the NASCAR fans snap up the cheaper tickets.
I guess I should get my ticket now before all the NASCAR fans snap up the cheaper tickets.
Apr 12, 2007, 7:38 pm
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Thanks again everyone. It looks like I will be flying into CLT. I also found out today there is a NASCAR race that weekend in CLT. I am familiar with that area. Sounds like I should just enjoy the scenery on the way to Boone.
I guess I should get my ticket now before all the NASCAR fans snap up the cheaper tickets.
I guess I should get my ticket now before all the NASCAR fans snap up the cheaper tickets.
Apr 13, 2007, 7:09 am
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I live in the Boone / Blowing Rock area and travel weekly via US Air. 99% of the time it is Charlotte unless I have meetings in the Kingsport area, and then use TRI but that is a connection in Charlotte and takes a lot longer. A lot of my flights are to MCO so direct to Charlotte and drive is the fastest way.
I always make it home from CLT in 1.5 - 1.45 hours.
Leave the Airport (Little Rock if Car Rental) and take 85 south for 15 minutes to exit 17, HWY 321 North. Bottom of the ramp make a left. You will be on this section of Hwy 321 for approx 25-30 minutes depending on how fast you drive (65mph), until you reach Hickory. Still on Hwy 321 all they way to Boone another 45 - 60 minutes or so, again depending on how fast you drive.
****ONE ITEM OF NOTE****
Just outside of Blowing Rock, they are widening Hwy 321 and the entire road is closed on Tuesdays and Thursday from Noon - 2:00pm for blasting.
I always make it home from CLT in 1.5 - 1.45 hours.
Leave the Airport (Little Rock if Car Rental) and take 85 south for 15 minutes to exit 17, HWY 321 North. Bottom of the ramp make a left. You will be on this section of Hwy 321 for approx 25-30 minutes depending on how fast you drive (65mph), until you reach Hickory. Still on Hwy 321 all they way to Boone another 45 - 60 minutes or so, again depending on how fast you drive.
****ONE ITEM OF NOTE****
Just outside of Blowing Rock, they are widening Hwy 321 and the entire road is closed on Tuesdays and Thursday from Noon - 2:00pm for blasting.
Apr 13, 2007, 7:56 am
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I remember being in Boone when I was a child. My parents took me and my sisters to a Wizard of Oz themed amusement park. I think it's been closed since the early 80s and now might be a housing develpment.
Apr 13, 2007, 7:58 am
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