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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Knoxvilleby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Knoxville by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus bus 29
    3. Drive from Williamsport, Pa to Knoxvillecar car
    6h 44m
    $63–139

  2. Drive 232.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Knoxvillecar car 232.9 mi
    5h 2m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PHL - SCE
    2. Drive from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Knoxvillecar car
    5h 16m
    $72–402

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corningbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Corning to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $134–189

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Corning, Nybus bus 948
    4. Take the taxi from Corning, Ny to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    $113–734

  6. Bus, taxi via Philadelphia Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Corningbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Corning to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    9h 56m
    $101–156

  7. Fly to Rochester, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane PHL - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Hornellbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hornell to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    $205–857

  8. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PHL - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Corningbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Corning to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    8h 48m
    $175–797

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Knoxville, Tioga County, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Knoxville. However, you can take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg, Pa, take the bus to Williamsport, Pa, then drive to Knoxville. Alternatively, you can drive from Philadelphia to Knoxville in around 5h 2m.

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