What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Kingsport?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Kingsport is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Kingsport?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Kingsport is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Raleigh to Kingsport?

The distance between Raleigh and Kingsport is 281 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.

How do I travel from Raleigh to Kingsport without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Kingsport without a car is to train and bus and shuttle which takes 10h 13m and costs $230 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Kingsport?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Raleigh to Kingsport, including transfers.

Can I drive from Raleigh to Kingsport?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Kingsport is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Raleigh to Kingsport.

Where can I stay near Kingsport?

There are 40+ hotels available in Kingsport.

Raleigh to Kingsport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Kingsport by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to High Pointtrain
2. Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Boonebus
3. Drive from Boone to Kingsportcar
8h 26m
$55–109
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus
3. Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Boonebus
4. Drive from Boone to Kingsportcar
9h 17m
$46–71
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Raleigh to Kingsportcar 263.7 mi
5h 14m
$49–70
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane RDU - TRI
5h 23m
$92–392
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to High Pointtrain
2. Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Boonebus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Tri Cities Airportshuttle
10h 13m
$236–293
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Boonebus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Tri Cities Airportshuttle
11h 49m
$233–269
Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane FAY - TRI
6h 12m
$111–396
Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane CLT - TRI
6h 38m
$133–476

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

66Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Raleigh to Kingsport.

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Distance: 279.3 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 3 hours.

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