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How to get fromCharlotte to Tri-Citiesby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Tri-Cities by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CLT - TRI
    2h 41m
    $73–462

  2. Drive 151.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Charlotte to Tri-Citiescar car 151.2 mi
    3h 32m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    5h 19m
    $100–154

  4. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tri-Citiescar car
    4h 40m
    $108–687

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus Charlotte
    2. Drive from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Tri-Citiescar car
    5h 26m
    $103–129

  6. Bus, drive via Transit Center- Bay V

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus Charlotte
    2. Drive from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Tri-Citiescar car
    5h 27m
    $103–129

  7. Bus, drive via Hickory

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    3. Drive from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Tri-Citiescar car
    5h 47m
    $98–129

  8. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Tri Cities Airportshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $262–286

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Tri-Cities, TN, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Tri-Cities via Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 5h 19m.

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