Private luxury transfer to Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) · 70-90 miles · 1.5-2 hours
Tri-Cities Airport (TRI), located in Blountville, Tennessee, serves the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol metro area and is a convenient option for travelers in the northern High Country. With a straight shot up I-26/US-19E, TRI offers an alternative to driving south to CLT or GSO.
70-90 miles from the High Country. Exact distance depends on your pickup location.
1.5-2 hours with a professional driver who knows every route and shortcut.
Mercedes GLS 450 or Audi Q5 for 1–4 passengers. Mercedes Sprinter for groups of 5–14.
Full luggage capacity for every passenger. Ski gear, golf clubs, and oversized items welcome.
Service area: We provide door-to-door transfers between TRI and West Jefferson, Jefferson, Boone, Lansing, Mouth of Wilson, Grassy Creek, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Eagles Nest, Linville, Deep Gap. Flying into TRI? We'll meet you at arrivals and drive you home to the High Country. Heading to the airport? We'll pick you up at your door. Both directions, any time of day.
For travelers in Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Elk Park, and northern Avery County, TRI can be the most direct airport option — heading north instead of south through the mountains.
TRI is a stress-free airport. Short security lines, easy terminal navigation, and quick baggage claim. Perfect for travelers who dislike big-airport chaos.
TRI connects to several major hubs including Charlotte, Atlanta, and Chicago. It's a smart option for travelers connecting through Allegiant, American Eagle, or Delta Connection.
The route between the High Country and TRI crosses the TN/NC state line through mountain terrain. Our drivers know these roads intimately — rain, snow, or shine.
West Jefferson, Jefferson, Boone, Lansing, Mouth of Wilson, Grassy Creek, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Eagles Nest, Linville, Deep Gap
We provide to-and-from service between these High Country communities and TRI. We do not offer local pickups near the airport.
TRI is approximately 70-90 miles from Banner Elk, or about 1.5 hours by car. It's one of the closest airport options for travelers in northern Avery County.
TRI is served by Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and Delta Connection with routes to Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, Orlando, and other destinations. Check airline schedules for current routes.
Yes! We're fully licensed for interstate transportation between North Carolina and Tennessee. Same great service, same pricing structure — the state line makes no difference.
For travelers in the northern High Country (Banner Elk, Elk Park, Beech Mountain), TRI can save significant drive time versus going south to CLT. It depends on your flight route availability.
Holiday weeks are our busiest airport days of the year. Here is what to know before you book.
Yes. TRI in Blountville, Tennessee is a smaller regional airport, and for Banner Elk, Beech Mountain and Boone it is a practical alternative to Charlotte during busy holiday weeks. We run private rides between TRI and Boone, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock and West Jefferson.
As soon as your flights are set. Thanksgiving week and the stretch from mid-December through New Year's are the busiest airport travel days of our year, and the most popular pickup times go first. Your ride is reserved once it is booked and prepaid.
Our drivers work these mountain roads year-round. We watch the forecast ahead of holiday travel days, build extra time into airport departures, and stay in touch with you if weather changes the timing. If your flight is delayed or canceled, there is never an extra fee; we work with you to reschedule.
Yes. We track each flight and can schedule separate pickups, or bring everyone up the mountain together in one private vehicle for up to 14 passengers.
Yes. We run private rides from Boone and Banner Elk to CLT, TRI, AVL, GSO and RDU. Students on a budget can also use the Blue Ridge Shared Ride Connection to split a private ride with other travelers headed to the same airport on the same day.
Door-to-door airport transfers between the NC High Country and TRI Tri-Cities Airport
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The Blue Ridge Shared Ride Connection matches High Country travelers headed to the same airport on the same day, so you can split the cost of a professionally driven private ride. Built for App State and Lees-McRae students, and open to anyone 18+ in the High Country.
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