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How to get fromDetroit to Johnson Cityby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Johnson City by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DTW - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Johnson Citycar car
    5h 42m
    $142–782

  2. Drive 506.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Johnson Citycar car 506.4 mi
    10h 55m
    $93–134

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beckley to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    15h 30m
    $191–335

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DTW - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 9m
    $134–687

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane DTW - TRI
    8h 25m
    $212–712

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Johnson Citycar car
    8h 4m
    $162–867

Detroit (DTW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 2 hours.

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