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How to get fromRaleigh to Jefferson Cityby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Jefferson City by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Jefferson Citycar car
    9h 5m
    $66–125

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Jefferson Citycar car
    9h 30m
    $52–99

  3. Drive 314.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Jefferson Citycar car 314.2 mi
    6h 23m
    $58–83

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane RDU - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $282–872

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane RDU - TRI
    2. Drive from Tri-Cities-Regional-Airport-TRI to Jefferson Citycar car
    6h 20m
    $286–822

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Jefferson Citycar car
    6h 39m
    $64–348

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $334–1,037

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar120Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Jefferson City, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Jefferson City. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, walk to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Asheville, NC, walk to ART Station, take the bus to New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens, then drive to Jefferson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Jefferson City in around 6h 23m.

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