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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 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Route 460 Park and Ride to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $102–149

  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: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 Route 460 Park and Ride, take the bus to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5, then take the taxi to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can drive from Roanoke to Johnson City in around 3h 9m.

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