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How to get fromWashington to Mountain Cityby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, shuttle, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Mountain City by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the taxi from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Mountain Citytaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    $153–183

  2. Drive  362.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Mountain Citycar car 362.2 mi
    6h 43m
    $67–96

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to High Pointtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Boonebus bus Hcl 24
    11h 42m
    $145–271

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane DCA - AVL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Asheville Airport to Black Bear Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Americourt Hotel - Mountain Cityshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    $283–721

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    5h 29m
    $261–917

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAD - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus bus
    7h 19m
    $247–483

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Mountain City, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Mountain City. However, you can take the bus to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot then take the taxi to Mountain City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Mountain City via High Point, High Point Terminal, Forsyth Hospital, and Boone in around 11h 42m.

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