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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 21m
    $44–81

  2. Drive 217.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Johnson Citycar car 217.8 mi
    4h 23m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane RDU - TRI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Johnson Cityshuttle bus
    8h 5m
    $174–516

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from Asheville, NC to Johnson Citycar car
    6h 27m
    $54–101

  5. Train, bus, drive via Charlotte Airport (CLT)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    4. Drive from Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets to Johnson Citycar car
    9h 2m
    $139–221

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) 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
    9h 48m
    $136–196

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Johnson City. However, you can take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then drive to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Durham to Johnson City in around 4h 23m.

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