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Nashville - Knoxville Bus Schedule
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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.
| Distance | 160 mi (258 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 25m |
| Cheapest price | CA$53.82 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Nashville to Knoxville?
Average prices by travel date
Looking for the cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to Knoxville? July is the golden period! The average ticket price hits its lowest point of the year, with bus tickets around CA$61.
On the other hand, December doesn’t offer the same affordability, with prices fluctuating around CA$73. Not to worry, you’ll find better deals even for December by planning your trip and booking your bus tickets early.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 14 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CA$41.01 on your bus ticket compared to booking 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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| Greyhound | 1 | 3h 25m | CA$57.75 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 CA$54.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This route is serviced by Greyhound buses, which are equipped with free WiFi for your non-stop entertainment. Be sure to pre-download your movies in case the WiFi connection is unstable. Regardless, most Greyhound buses have free movies, so you’ll be thoroughly entertained!
Covering the 160-mile distance from Nashville to Knoxville, the bus will take an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes. However, the quickest bus can get you there in 2 hours and 25 minutes. This gives you ample time to unwind, watch Netflix, or finish some work. Remember that bus times may be earlier or later than scheduled, depending on traffic conditions.
Monday is the most popular day for bus travelers departing from Nashville to Knoxville. With increased demand, ticket prices tend to rise higher from Friday to Monday. If you want more elbow room, you can opt to travel on Tuesday, as the least number of people travel then.
The earliest bus departs at 6 pm, whereas the last bus leaves at 10 pm. To view a more comprehensive schedule of all buses from Nashville to Knoxville, use the search bar and tailor it to your specific travel dates.
On average, there are two buses daily from Nashville to Knoxville. These buses transport you directly to your destination so you can take an uninterrupted snooze throughout your journey!
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.
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.
All bus stations in Knoxville:
Knoxville Bus Station
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