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Nashville to Knoxville bus

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Nashville to Knoxville. Traveling by bus from Nashville to Knoxville usually takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance160 mi (258 km)
Shortest duration3h 25m
Cheapest price€26.78
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Nashville to Knoxville?

Snag a sweet deal on bus tickets from Austin to Houston, averaging just €35.28, a steal compared to other bus fares. Want to save even more? Lock in your plans at least 23 days before your trip. If you’re the spontaneous type and can only book a ticket on the day of your adventure, be ready to shell out an extra estimated €33.43.

Average prices by travel date

€42€28€14MarApr

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Nashville to Knoxville is expected to range from €33 to €42. If you are looking to travel to Knoxville within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from €35. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are €33 and can be found on 13 April 2024.

Monthly average prices

€69€55€42€28€14AMJJASONDJFM

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just €42 – the lowest of the year.

Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Nashville to Knoxville in July, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to €52 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Prices as travel date approaches

€69€55€42€28€143020100

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 23 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save €33.43 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

What bus companies travel from Nashville to Knoxville?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Nashville to Knoxville. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound13h 25m€38.46
  • 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 1 bus trips from Nashville to Knoxville every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Knoxville usually start from €27.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 258 kilometers from Nashville to Knoxville. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Knoxville, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

There is usually only one bus per day from Nashville to Knoxville. It leaves the station in Nashville at 18:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Nashville to Knoxville. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Nashville

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Nashville may be the capital of the state of Tennessee, but it’s actually much more famous as the country music capital of the world. If you are a fan of country music, or music in general, Nashville is a must-visit destination. Here you can visit several one-of-a-kind museums dedicated to the genre and attend amazing live performances every day at pretty much every bar or venue across town.

There are two places that you absolutely must visit while you’re in town: the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum (for obvious reasons), and the legendary Grand Ole Opry House, known as country’s most famous stage. Once you get those out of the way, head over to Broadway and snatch yourself a pair of cowboy boots before embarking on a tour of the many bars and restaurants that make up Nashville’s most famous street.

And if you’re looking to escape the country-ness of it all, you might want to head over to East Nashville where you will find hip new restaurants and bars full of young and artistic crowds. It’s definitely worth checking out the area, if only for the several Insta-ready murals you will find there.

While there is no Amtrak train service that goes to Nashville, there are several bus carriers that serve the city and the main bus station is located very conveniently downtown, not too far from all the hustle and bustle of Music City. The Nashville International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city, but there is a direct bus transit service that will take you from there all the way to the heart of town.

Knoxville

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Nashville?

Main departure station: Greyhound: Bus Station

The primary bus station in Nashville is in the heart of the SoBro (“South of Broadway”) neighborhood, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and music venues. From this station, you can catch Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Miller Transportation, and Amtrak Thruway buses offering trips to destinations throughout the United States. To make traveling stress-free, this station is open 24 hours a day and includes restrooms, vending machines, and charging stations for your phone.

All bus stations in Nashville:

  • Greyhound: Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Knoxville?

Main arrival station: Knoxville Bus Station

All buses from Nashville arrive at one main station in Knoxville.

Bus stations in Knoxville:

  • Knoxville Bus Station

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