What is the cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville?

The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville?

The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $150 - $700.

How far is it from Chapel Hill to Knoxville?

The distance between Chapel Hill and Knoxville is 325 miles. The road distance is 313.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chapel Hill to Knoxville?

Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Knoxville is 313 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Chapel Hill to Knoxville.

Where can I stay near Knoxville?

There are 321+ hotels available in Knoxville.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane RDU - TYS
5h 54m
$156–676
Drive 311.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Knoxvillecar 311.6 mi
6h 16m
$57–83
Bus, shuttle, drive
1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to ASU Peacock Hall Boonebus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Boone to Black Bear Resortshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Hot Springsshuttle
5. Drive from Hot Springs to Knoxvillecar
13h 21m
$378–440
Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport
1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane GSO - TYS
6h 35m
$174–792
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nashville, drive
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)plane RDU - BNA
2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Knoxvillecar
6h 40m
$426–1,156

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

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3h 53mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.2 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Knoxville, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) hourly.

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How to get fromChapel Hill to Knoxvilleby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Knoxville by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport

Drive 311.6 mi

Bus, shuttle, drive

Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport

Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nashville, drive