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How to get fromAthens to Johnson Cityby taxi, plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Johnson City by taxi, plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Athens to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CHA - TRI
    6h 29m
    $331–992

  2. Drive 157.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Johnson Citycar car 157.1 mi
    2h 53m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    13h 36m
    $315–406

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Athens, TN, USA and Johnson City, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Johnson City. However, you can take the taxi to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI), walk to Tri Cities Airport, take the shuttle to Black Bear Resort, then take the shuttle to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Johnson City via Athens, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Charlotte Airport, ASU Peacock Hall Boone, Boone, and Black Bear Resort in around 13h 36m.

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