TRI airport transportation to Bristol includes rental cars, taxis and ride-app pickups from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport. Travel Inn Bristol near State Street is about a 21-minute drive from the airport; it’s a two-star inn near State Street.
- TRI is at 2525 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617.
- The airport serves Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky.
- Rental-car counters are next to baggage claim, with rental cars a few steps away.
- Taxi rides should be scheduled ahead; ride-app pickups use the airport’s drop-off/pick-up location.
Where is Tri-Cities Regional Airport?
TRI is in Blountville, Tennessee, between Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. The airport describes itself as centrally located among those three cities and serves communities across four states.
Its address is 2525 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617. That puts the airport in Northeast Tennessee, rather than in Bristol itself, so plan for a drive to reach your Bristol destination. Bristol’s city centre and State Street offer context for planning time in town in this guide to Bristol City Centre and State Street.
How do you get from TRI to Bristol?
Driving is one way to travel between TRI and Bristol, and rental cars are available at the airport. The rental-car counters sit next to baggage claim, and the cars are only a few steps away.
If you’re collecting someone rather than renting a car, TRI’s drop-off and pick-up spots are on the same road. Drivers should keep curbside time to a minimum. If you arrive early, the airport cellphone lot has 20 spaces where you can wait.
What ground transportation options are available at TRI?
You can rent a car, arrange a taxi or use a transportation network company for a ride from TRI. Ride-app vehicles pick up at the airport’s drop-off/pick-up location.
There are no taxi stands at TRI, so arrange your taxi in advance rather than expecting to find one waiting outside. The airport’s taxi and limo providers are off-site and should also be scheduled ahead. TRI does not endorse or guarantee those providers or the accuracy of its provider information.
For a group, TRI provides contact details for motorcoach, van-rental and shuttle providers. These services are not on-site, so contact a provider and arrange transport ahead of your arrival. A one-day Bristol itinerary can help you plan what to do after reaching town.
What should you confirm before travelling?
Confirm your transportation arrangements directly with the provider, especially if you plan to use a taxi, limo, shuttle or group vehicle. Check the official site before you go for current airport transportation details.
If you’re driving, TDOT directs travelers to TNSmartWay Traffic or Tennessee 511 for current highway incidents, construction and weather-related road conditions. The 511 service is available 24/7; if you’re outside Tennessee, you can call 877-244-0065.
FAQs
Where is TRI airport?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport is at 2525 Highway 75 in Blountville, Tennessee, between Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City.
Can you get a taxi at TRI?
Taxi stands are not available at the airport. Arrange a taxi ride ahead of time.
Where do ride-app vehicles pick up at TRI?
Ride-app vehicles pick up at the airport’s drop-off/pick-up location.
Are rental cars available at TRI?
Yes. Rental-car counters are next to baggage claim, and rental cars are a few steps away.