What is the cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Tampa is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Knoxville to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Tampa is to fly and drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Knoxville and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

How far is it from Knoxville to Tampa?

The distance between Knoxville and Tampa is 570 miles. The road distance is 657.1 miles.

How do I travel from Knoxville to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Knoxville to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 18h 58m and costs $240 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Knoxville to Tampa?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Knoxville to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Knoxville to Tampa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Knoxville to Tampa?

The best way to get from Knoxville to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 18h 58m.

Where does the Knoxville to Tampa bus arrive?

Knoxville to Tampa bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Knoxville to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Tampa is 657 miles. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Knoxville to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Tampa.

Knoxville to Tampa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Knoxville to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, taxi, bus, or train

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Fly to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tampa (TPA)plane TYS - TPA
4h 56m
$154–619
Drive 653.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Knoxville to Tampacar 653.3 mi
11h 1m
$120–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
18h 58m
$243–374
Drive, shuttle, taxi, bus, train
1. Drive from Knoxville to Hot Springscar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Black Bear Resort to Boonetaxi
4. Take the bus from Boone to Forsyth Hospitalbus
5. Take the train from High Point to Carytrain
6. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain
28h 27m
Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane TYS - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Tampacar
3h 51m
$161–585
Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 300 bus
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane TYS - PIE
2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D to Jackson St + Franklin St Nbus
4h 25m
$153–573
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane TYS - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
5h 25m
$198–787
Fly to Orlando, train
1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Orlando (MCO)plane TYS - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
6h 9m
$170–603
Drive, shuttle, bus
1. Drive from Knoxville to Hot Springscar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Hot Springs to Black Bear Resortshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Booneshuttle
4. Take the bus from Boone to Charlottebus
5. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
22h 54m

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 567.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Tampa Bus Station via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 58m.

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