How much does a bus ticket from Knoxville to New York City cost?

The bus ticket price from Knoxville to New York City starts at R 1 360. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Knoxville to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Knoxville to New York City?

The average travel time between Knoxville and New York City is around 18h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1014 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Knoxville and New York City?

The number of buses from Knoxville to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Knoxville to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Knoxville to New York City?

When taking the bus from Knoxville to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Wanda Coach.

Bus Knoxville to New York City from R 1 559 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Knoxville to New York City on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	1d 2h	00:50	GW Bridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	16h 45m	15:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	18h 45m	17:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	18h 25m	17:15	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	18h	16:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from Knoxville to New York City on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:00	#615 Watt Rd (TA Travel Center)	13h	07:00	103 Canal St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	18h 45m	17:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	16h 45m	15:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	18h 25m	17:15	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	1d 2h	00:50	GW Bridge	No tags

Next departures from Knoxville to New York City on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	1d 2h	00:50	GW Bridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	16h 45m	15:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	18h 45m	17:35	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Knoxville Bus Station	20h 5m	18:55	Chinatown	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:42 PM EST.

Get from Knoxville to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 360, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 25mAverage duration

1011 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Wanda Coach

2.5/5646 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Knoxville and New York City?

Stops in Knoxville

A - 100 Kirkwood St

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - GW Bridge

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Knoxville, TN to New York City by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Knoxville to New York City cost?
The bus ticket price from Knoxville to New York City starts at R 1 360. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Knoxville to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Knoxville to New York City?
The average travel time between Knoxville and New York City is around 18h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1014 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Knoxville and New York City?
The number of buses from Knoxville to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Knoxville to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Knoxville to New York City?
When taking the bus from Knoxville to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Wanda Coach.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

R 2 189

14/11

R 1 752

Today

R 3 012

16/11

R 1 752

17/11

R 2 259

18/11

R 1 559

19/11

R 1 760

20/11

R 2 469

The cheapest trip from Knoxville, TN to New York City was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 559

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Knoxville, TN to New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 559 to R 3 012 for a bus ticket from Knoxville, TN to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 559, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Wanda Coach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.