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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Johnson City by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane DSM - TRI
    7h 7m
    $288–931

  2. Drive 870.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Johnson Citycar car 870.3 mi
    15h 34m
    $159–230

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5bus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    25h 40m
    $327–552

  4. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DSM - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 39m
    $268–1,251

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DSM - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 44m
    $240–1,056

  6. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane DSM - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    8h 10m
    $358–881

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DSM - 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 42m
    $426–1,209

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5bus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    26h 20m
    $316–495

Des Moines (DSM) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 755.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Johnson City, TN, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 4 hours.

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