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How to get fromSan Jose to Knoxvilleby plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Knoxville by plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SJC - TYS
    7h 57m
    $338–1,272

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Nashville, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SJC - BNA
    2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Knoxvillecar car
    8h 10m
    $192–752

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus bus
    3d 17h
    $1,207–2,425

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus bus
    3d 18h
    $705–1,224

  5. Drive 2,421.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Knoxvillecar car 2,421.7 mi
    38h 43m
    $442–639

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SFO - TYS
    8h 53m
    $301–840

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane OAK - TYS
    8h 33m
    $344–982

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane MRY - TYS
    11h 6m
    $398–1,330

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Knoxville via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Herald Sq, East Broadway, New York, and Knoxville in around 3d 18h.

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