There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Johnson City by plane, car, bus, taxi, train, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane DCA - TYS
- Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Johnson Citycar
3h 53m$213–1,199Drive 387.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Johnson Citycar 387.3 mi
7h 9m$71–103Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi
8h 47m$133–163Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
- Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
- Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Johnson Citytaxi
11h 7m$161–265Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane DCA - GSP
- Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Johnson Citycar
3h 57m$152–841Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane DCA - AVL
- Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resort
5h 32m$293–730Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane IAD - TYS
- Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Johnson Citycar
5h 28m$142–783Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, shuttle
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resort
7h 36m$330–959
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Johnson City is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Johnson City is to fly and drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $210 - $1,200.
The distance between Washington and Johnson City is 552 miles. The road distance is 389.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Johnson City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 47m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Washington to Johnson City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Johnson City is 390 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Washington to Johnson City.
There are 114+ hotels available in Johnson City.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Johnson City, TN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington to Johnson City. However, you can fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) then drive to Johnson City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot then take the taxi to Johnson City.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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