There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Pensacola by plane, taxi, 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 to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane TYS - VPS
- Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacolataxi
2h 49m$252–687Drive 493.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knoxville to Pensacolacar 493.9 mi
8h 51m$91–131Bus
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus
15h 15m$285–405Fly to Pensacola International Airport
- Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane TYS - PNS
4h 37m$129–499
Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Pensacola is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Pensacola is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 49m and costs $250 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Pensacola. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Pensacola via Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Nashville Bus Station, Montgomery and Loxley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between Knoxville and Pensacola is 459 miles. The road distance is 496.8 miles.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Pensacola without a car is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $280 - $410.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Knoxville to Pensacola, including transfers.
Knoxville to Pensacola bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Pensacola is to bus which takes 15h 15m and costs $280 - $410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $500 and takes 4h 37m.
Knoxville to Pensacola bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Nashville station.
Pensacola is 1h behind Knoxville. It is currently 6:06 AM in Knoxville and 5:06 AM in Pensacola.
What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Pensacola, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Pensacola via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Montgomery, and Loxley in around 15h 15m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Knoxville to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Montgomery to Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Loxley to Pensacola
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Pensacola is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Knoxville to Pensacola.
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