What is the cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Tennessee?

The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Tennessee is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Carolina to Tennessee?

The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Tennessee is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $110 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between North Carolina and Tennessee?

No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Tennessee. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Central 5Th Ave - Bay 4 via Atlanta Bus Station and Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from North Carolina to Tennessee?

The distance between North Carolina and Tennessee is 256 miles. The road distance is 409.3 miles.

How do I travel from North Carolina to Tennessee without a car?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Tennessee without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from North Carolina to Tennessee?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from North Carolina to Tennessee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Carolina to Tennessee bus from?

North Carolina to Tennessee bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Bus or fly from North Carolina to Tennessee?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Tennessee is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the North Carolina to Tennessee bus arrive?

North Carolina to Tennessee bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between North Carolina and Tennessee?

Tennessee is 1h behind North Carolina. It is currently 12:25 AM in North Carolina and 11:25 PM in Tennessee.

Can I drive from North Carolina to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Tennessee is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from North Carolina to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2117+ hotels available in Tennessee.

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There are 9 ways to get from North Carolina to Tennessee by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
best
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane CLT - CHA
2h 56m
$118–721
Drive 406.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlotte to Nashvillecar 406.9 mi
7h 5m
$75–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
9h 30m
$76–150
Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane CLT - TYS
2h 58m
$147–722
Fly to Nashville
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Nashville (BNA)plane CLT - BNA
3h 38m
$394–804
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 CLT - TRI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Johnson Cityshuttle
5h 4m
$167–532
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus Nashville
9h 42m
$185–230
Bus via Charlotte
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
9h 45m
Bus via Charlotte #2
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus Acb 1152
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
12h 2m

North Carolina to Tennessee by bus

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Tennessee, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Central 5Th Ave - Bay 4 via Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb in around 9h 30m.

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