Robbinsville is reached by US 129 from the north (connecting to Knoxville, Tennessee) or from the south (from Murphy, NC). US 19 approaches from the east through Andrews. The nearest commercial airport is in Knoxville (McGhee Tyson, about 90 minutes north) or Asheville (about 2 hours east).
There is no public transport to Robbinsville. A car is essential — this is genuinely remote mountain country. The mountain roads are twisting but well-maintained; GPS directions are generally reliable, though signal can drop in the deeper valleys. Fill up with petrol before leaving the main roads; fuel options in Graham County are limited.