What is the cheapest way to get from Knoxville to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to San Diego is to drive and fly which costs $190 - $750 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Knoxville to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Knoxville to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $290 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Knoxville and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at San Diego via El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Knoxville to San Diego?

The distance between Knoxville and San Diego is 1922 miles. The road distance is 2168.2 miles.

How do I travel from Knoxville to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Knoxville to San Diego without a car is to bus and train via Kansas City which takes 2 days 11h and costs $850 - $1,800.

How long does it take to get from Knoxville to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Knoxville to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Knoxville to San Diego bus from?

Knoxville to San Diego bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.

Bus or fly from Knoxville to San Diego?

The best way to get from Knoxville to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $290 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Knoxville to San Diego bus arrive?

Knoxville to San Diego bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Jackson station.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Knoxville. It is currently 4:57 PM in Knoxville and 1:57 PM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Knoxville to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to San Diego is 2168 miles. It takes approximately 34h 42m to drive from Knoxville to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1927+ hotels available in San Diego.

Knoxville to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport
best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TYS - SAN
6h 17m
$297–1,067
Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Knoxville to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar
2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AVL - SAN
8h 28m
$192–732
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 11h
$879–1,775
Bus
1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus Nyc
2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 17h
$595–1,086
Drive 2,155.6 mi
1. Drive from Knoxville to San Diegocar 2,155.6 mi
34h 42m
$394–569
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus
2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 20h
$1,030–2,106

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

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7h 24mAverage Duration

$243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,911.2 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to San Diego via Knoxville, Jackson, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 17h.

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