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How to get fromJohnson City to Carowindsby car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Johnson City to Carowinds by car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Johnson City to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletscar car
    2. Take the bus from Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets to Hickory Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airportbus bus
    4h 28m
    $150–200

  2. Drive  145.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johnson City to Carowindscar car 145.1 mi
    3h 18m
    $27–39

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Johnson City to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane TRI - CLT
    5h 59m
    $183–548

  4. Shuttle, bus via Charlotte Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Booneshuttle bus Black Bear Resort
    2. Take the bus from ASU Peacock Hall Boone to Charlotte Airportbus bus Boone
    7h 25m
    $241–266

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Booneshuttle bus Black Bear Resort
    2. Take the bus from Boone to Charlottebus bus Hcl 12
    8h 11m
    $166–180

Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Johnson City, TN, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Johnson City to Carowinds. However, you can drive to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets, take the bus to Hickory Airport, take the bus to Charlotte Airport, then take the taxi to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can drive from Johnson City to Carowinds in around 3h 18m.

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