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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Johnson City by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CHS - TRI
    7h 10m
    $173–506

  2. Drive 323.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Johnson Citycar car 323.6 mi
    5h 37m
    $60–86

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Johnson Citycar car
    15h 38m
    $139–275

  4. Train, bus, drive via Charlotte

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    5. Drive from Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets to Johnson Citycar car
    15h 50m
    $257–452

  5. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CHS - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    8h 29m
    $256–504

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHS - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    $277–648

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    16h 4m
    $179–292

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 4 hours.

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