There are 4 ways to get from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane BNA - TYS
2h 29m$82–602Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nashville to Knoxville Airport (TYS)car 180.7 mi
3h 1m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Nashville, TN to New York, NYbus Ny
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus Ny
29h 18m$262–312Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nashville to Knoxville-TYS180.7 mi
3h 1m
Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $80 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS). However, there are services departing from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 19 and arriving at Knoxville, TN via Nashville, TN and New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.
The distance between Tennessee and Knoxville Airport (TYS) is 163 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) without a car is to bus which takes 29h 18m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS), including transfers.
Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) bus services, operated by NYTN Bus, depart from Nashville, TN station.
The best way to get from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $320 and takes 29h 18m.
Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) bus services, operated by NYTN Bus, arrive at New York, NY station.
Knoxville Airport (TYS) is 1h ahead of Tennessee. It is currently 2:40 AM in Tennessee and 3:40 AM in Knoxville Airport (TYS).
What companies run services between Tennessee, USA and Knoxville Airport (TYS), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Nashville (BNA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 19 to Knoxville Airport (TYS) via Nashville, TN, New York, NY, and Knoxville, TN in around 29h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to Mcghee Tyson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1 615-939-8887
- [email protected]
- Website
- New York to Tennessee Bus
Bus from Nashville, TN to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Website
- New York to Tennessee Bus
- Adult One-way
- $100–120
Bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TN
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–110
- Website
- New York to Tennessee Bus
- Adult One-way
- $95–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nashville to Knoxville-TYS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS) is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Tennessee to Knoxville Airport (TYS).
There are 271+ hotels available in Knoxville Airport (TYS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tennessee and Knoxville Airport (TYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.