How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Knoxville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Knoxville start from $68. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Knoxville?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Knoxville is 23h 5m, covering a distance of 701 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Knoxville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Knoxville?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Knoxville at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Knoxville?

A bus trip from Washington to Knoxville generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Knoxville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Knoxville?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Knoxville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Knoxville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Knoxville from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Knoxville on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Union Station	1d 1h	6:55pm	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Union Station	1d 1h	6:55pm	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:15pm	Union Station	1d	10:20pm	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Union Station	12h 50m	6:35pm	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	12h 15m	6:35pm	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags

Get from Washington to Knoxville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

23h 5mAverage Duration

701 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Knoxville?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Knoxville

A
100 Kirkwood St
Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop, 100 Kirkwood St, Knoxville, TN 37914, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87456 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $68

Greyhound Washington Knoxville recent customer reviews

I had a wonderful experience with my first greyhound bus ride. The buses were good quality. Nothing was broken and the bathroom was clean. The only suggestion I have would be to have more food options at greyhound stations apart from just chip and soda vending machines

Olivia H.

March 24, 2019

The drivers are amazing

Donnavon S.

December 25, 2024

Not so clean

Mary B.

September 14, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,774 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Knoxville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Knoxville start from $68. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Knoxville?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Knoxville is 23h 5m, covering a distance of 701 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Knoxville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Knoxville?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Knoxville at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Knoxville?
A bus trip from Washington to Knoxville generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Knoxville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Knoxville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Knoxville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Knoxville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-25

$108

12-26

$323

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12-31

$104

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Knoxville, TN was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Knoxville, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $323 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Knoxville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-12-31.