There are 3 ways to get from Knoxville to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TYS - STL
3h 57m$217–832Drive 497.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knoxville to Altoncar 497.1 mi
8h 20m$91–131Bus
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
12h 54m$209–300
Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Alton is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Alton. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at North County Transit Center via Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Nashville Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
The distance between Knoxville and Alton is 440 miles. The road distance is 500 miles.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Knoxville to Alton, including transfers.
Knoxville to Alton bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 12h 54m.
Knoxville to Alton bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Nashville station.
Alton is 1h behind Knoxville. It is currently 4:33 AM in Knoxville and 3:33 AM in Alton.
What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Alton via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 12h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Knoxville to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Alton is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Knoxville to Alton.
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