There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane BFL - TYS
7h 4m$379–1,298Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus
3d 9h$1,232–2,457Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus
3d 11h$682–1,227Drive 2,181.9 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Knoxvillecar 2,181.9 mi
34h 40m$399–576
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 34h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $370 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Knoxville. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Knoxville via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Knoxville is 1990 miles. The road distance is 2194.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 9h and costs $1,200 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Knoxville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Knoxville is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $370 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 3 days 11h.
Bakersfield to Knoxville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Knoxville is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 5:27 PM in Bakersfield and 8:27 PM in Knoxville.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Knoxville, TN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Knoxville via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Knoxville in around 3d 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York to Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
Bus from New York to Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Knoxville is 2195 miles. It takes approximately 34h 40m to drive from Bakersfield to Knoxville.
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