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How to get fromJohnson City to Athensby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Johnson City to Athens by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Johnson City to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lottaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    10h 21m
    $147–275

  2. Drive 305.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johnson City to Athenscar car 305.2 mi
    5h 42m
    $56–81

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  • Distance: 377 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Johnson City, TN, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Johnson City to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, take the bus to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, take the taxi to Wytheville, take the bus to Charleston, WV, take the bus to Parkersburg, WV, then take the bus to Athens, Ohio U Baker Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Johnson City to Athens in around 5h 42m.

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