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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Johnson Cityby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from North Carolina to Johnson City by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus bus
    3. Drive from Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets to Johnson Citycar car
    5h 38m
    $87–122

  2. Drive 138.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Johnson Citycar car 138.2 mi
    3h 21m
    $26–37

  3. Fly to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CLT - TRI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Johnson Cityshuttle bus
    5h 4m
    $167–552

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus Black Bear Resort
    6h 37m
    $220–240

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CLT - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Johnson Citycar car
    4h 49m
    $84–517

  6. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $252–542

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Johnson City, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from North Carolina to Johnson City. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Airport, take the bus to Hickory Airport, take the bus to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets, then drive to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlotte to Johnson City in around 3h 21m.

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