Cheap coach tickets from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN

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Coach from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN. Travelling by coach from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN usually takes around 17 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance: 429 mi (690 km)
Shortest duration: 11h 55m
Cheapest price: NOK 481.43
Trips per day: 3
Most frequent service: Greyhound
Coach lines: 1

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Washington DC to Knoxville, TN Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN:

Greyhound: 3 daily coaches from NOK 481

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How much is a coach ticket from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN?

Coach tickets for a trip from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN cost about NOK 576 when you book at the cheapest time, 18 days ahead. While it’s a bit pricey for a coach ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN by travel date

If you're planning to travel by coach from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from NOK 680 to NOK 1,360. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 18 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Knoxville, TN this week, coach tickets are available starting at NOK 897.

Average coach ticket prices from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN by month

Taking the coach from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN is usually cheapest in August, when the average ticket price is only NOK 746. If you're planning to take the coach from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN during June, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of NOK 1,105. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 18 days in advance. This way, you can save up to NOK 972.49 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN. Greyhound connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Greyhound	3	17h 1m	NOK 951.76

Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 coach trips from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN every day, with the average journey taking around 17 hours and 1 minute to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Knoxville, TN usually start from NOK 481.43.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN

There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 17 hours and 1 minute to cover the 429 miles from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN. However, the fastest coach only takes 11 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

429

Distance (km)

690

The first coach leaves at 5:50 and the last coach leaves at 23:55. To see the times for all coaches from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

5:50am

Latest coach

11:55pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Washington DC to Knoxville, TN for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Washington DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighbourhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transport hub with three nearby airports and several coach and train stations.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Washington DC?

Main departure station: Union Station

Washington, DC - Union Station - DCAUST-0

Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transport hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travellers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity coach travel, serving as the main coach station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, local bus and tram services, as well as commuter rail for travellers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.

All coach stations in Washington DC:

Union Station
Union Station

Where does the coach arrive in Knoxville, TN?

Main arrival station: Knoxville Bus Station

All coaches from Washington DC arrive at one main station in Knoxville, TN.

Coach stations in Knoxville, TN:

Knoxville Bus Station

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