There are 5 ways to get from Knoxville to Lafayette by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport
best- Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane TYS - LFT
4h 4m$168–630Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane CHA - LFT
5h 30m$95–410Bus
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus FlixBus N2211
21h 28m$230–336Drive 686 mi
- Drive from Knoxville to Lafayettecar 686 mi
12h 14m$126–181Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Knoxville to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar
- Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane AVL - LFT
6h 4m$103–435
Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Lafayette is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Lafayette via SUMMER AVENUE at WHITE STATION ROAD, William Hudson Transit Center and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Knoxville and Lafayette is 622 miles. The road distance is 690 miles.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 21h 28m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Knoxville to Lafayette, including transfers.
Knoxville to Lafayette bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 28m.
Knoxville to Lafayette bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Memphis - Summer Ave station.
Lafayette is 1h behind Knoxville. It is currently 3:55 PM in Knoxville and 2:55 PM in Lafayette.
What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Lafayette via Knoxville, Memphis - Summer Ave, SUMMER AVENUE at WHITE STATION ROAD, William Hudson Transit Center, AIRWAYS BOULEVARD at BROOKS ROAD, and Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayette
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Lafayette is 690 miles. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Knoxville to Lafayette.
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