There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Tulsa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport
best- Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane TYS - TUL
5h 22m$199–869Drive 786.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knoxville to Tulsacar 786.9 mi
12h 31m$144–208Bus
- Take the bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Avebus Nyc
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 0124
16h 53m$274–380Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly
- Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane CHA - TUL
7h 21m$151–779
Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knoxville to Tulsa is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Knoxville to Tulsa is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Knoxville to Tulsa. However, there are services departing from Knoxville and arriving at Tulsa via Memphis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Knoxville and Tulsa is 691 miles. The road distance is 791.5 miles.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Tulsa without a car is to bus which takes 16h 53m and costs $270 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Knoxville to Tulsa, including transfers.
Knoxville to Tulsa bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Knoxville station.
The best way to get from Knoxville to Tulsa is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $380 and takes 16h 53m.
Knoxville to Tulsa bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Memphis - Summer Ave station.
Tulsa is 1h behind Knoxville. It is currently 1:46 PM in Knoxville and 12:46 PM in Tulsa.
What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Tulsa via Knoxville, Memphis - Summer Ave, and Memphis in around 16h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcghee Tyson Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Knoxville to Tulsa is 791 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Knoxville to Tulsa.
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