Bus from New York City to Knoxville, TN: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Knoxville on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Knoxville Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Knoxville Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Queens (Flushing)
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
New York (Hudson Yards)
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:08 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Knoxville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
625 milesDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Knoxville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Knoxville start from $95. The average price for this route is around $139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Knoxville?

    The average bus trip duration from New York City to Knoxville is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 625 miles (1008 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 45m and is operated by Wanda Coach.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Knoxville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Wanda Coach, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Knoxville?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Knoxville at 7:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Knoxville?

    A bus trip from New York City to Knoxville generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City 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 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Knoxville?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Knoxville?

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

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City 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
11/25
$297
11/26
$285
Today
$100
11/28
$215
11/29
$100
11/30
$225
12/01
$100
12/02
$112
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Knoxville, TN was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $297 for a bus ticket from New York City to Knoxville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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