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There are 5 ways to get from Knoxville to Athens by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane TYS - HSV
    4h 5m
    $192–727

  2. Drive 234.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Knoxville to Athenscar car 234.2 mi
    4h 18m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville, TN to New York, NYbus bus Ny
    2. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus bus Nyc / ...
    32h 17m
    $263–344

  4. Fly to Nashville, drive

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane TYS - BNA
    2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Athenscar car
    3h 2m
    $135–534

  5. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane TYS - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Athenscar car
    4h 50m
    $184–843

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Athens, AL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knoxville Station Bay H to Athens via Fountain City Superstop, Walmart, Knoxville, TN, New York, NY, New York, and Huntsville in around 32h 17m.

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