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How to get fromKnoxville to Seattleby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Knoxville to Seattle by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane TYS - SEA
    8h 9m
    $240–870

  2. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Knoxville to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar car
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane AVL - SEA
    10h 39m
    $175–685

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2d 20h
    $795–1,736

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $630–946

  5. Drive  2,559.6 mi

    1. Drive from Knoxville to Seattlecar car 2,559.6 mi
    40h 34m
    $468–675

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,136.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Seattle Bus Station via Knoxville, Jackson, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 22h.

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