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How to get fromRoanoke to Johnson Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Roanoke to Johnson City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wells at Jefferson to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    5h
    $107–134

  2. Drive  169.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Johnson Citycar car 169.1 mi
    3h 9m
    $31–45

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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Johnson City, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Johnson City. However, you can take the bus to Exit 118 - Park and Ride, walk to Christiansburg, take the bus to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, then take the taxi to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Roanoke to Johnson City in around 3h 9m.

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