There are 2 ways to get from Johnson City to Athens by shuttle, bus, or car
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Boone
- Take the bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athensbus
14h 56m$314–411Drive 157.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnson City to Athenscar 157.2 mi
2h 53m$29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnson City to Athens is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Johnson City to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Johnson City and Athens is 564 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from Johnson City to Athens without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 14h 56m and costs $310 - $420.
It takes approximately 14h 56m to get from Johnson City to Athens, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnson City to Athens is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Johnson City to Athens.
There are 29+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Johnson City, TN, USA and Athens, TN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Johnson City to Athens. However, you can take the shuttle to Black Bear Resort, take the shuttle to Boone, walk to ASU Peacock Hall Boone, take the bus to Charlotte Airport, take the taxi to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Athens, then take the taxi to Athens. Alternatively, you can drive from Johnson City to Athens in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-423-725-5988
- Website
- Black Bear Resort Shuttle
Shuttle from Black Bear Resort to Boone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $86
- Website
- Black Bear Resort Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 828-327-2340
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hickory Hop
Bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- Hickory Hop
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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