What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $240 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Rapids and Knoxville?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Knoxville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Baltimore and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.

How far is it from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

The distance between Cedar Rapids and Knoxville is 616 miles. The road distance is 736.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Rapids to Knoxville bus from?

Cedar Rapids to Knoxville bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs and takes 43h 39m.

Where does the Cedar Rapids to Knoxville bus arrive?

Cedar Rapids to Knoxville bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.

What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Knoxville?

Knoxville is 1h ahead of Cedar Rapids. It is currently 5:22 PM in Cedar Rapids and 6:22 PM in Knoxville.

Can I drive from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Knoxville is 736 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville?

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Where can I stay near Knoxville?

There are 322+ hotels available in Knoxville.

Cedar Rapids to Knoxville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Knoxville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
best
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane CID - TYS
5h 52m
$246–1,172
Drive 731.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Knoxvillecar 731.8 mi
12h 31m
$126–181
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
5. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus Ny
42h 9m
Bus via Baltimore
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
5. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus Nyc
43h 39m
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane ALO - TYS
7h 28m
$255–1,184
Bus
1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus Ny
45h 14m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 612.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Knoxville, TN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Knoxville via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, Baltimore, New York, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, East Broadway, New York, and Knoxville in around 43h 39m.

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