There are 3 ways to get from Knoxville to Cincinnati by plane, bus (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 Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Covington (CVG)plane TYS - CVG
4h 26m$169–769Drive 252.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knoxville to Cincinnaticar 252.5 mi
4h 19m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
11h 44m$179–274
Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Covington (CVG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Cincinnati via Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Nashville Bus Station and Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Knoxville and Cincinnati is 255 miles. The road distance is 254 miles.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Knoxville to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Knoxville to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 11h 44m.
Knoxville to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Nashville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Cincinnati is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Knoxville to Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Cincinnati via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Cincinnati in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Covington via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Covington via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- 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 Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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