How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Knoxville cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Knoxville starts at R 1 054. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Knoxville 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 Washington to Knoxville?

The average travel time between Washington and Knoxville is around 23h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 691 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Knoxville?

The number of buses from Washington to Knoxville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Knoxville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Knoxville?

When taking the bus from Washington to Knoxville, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Knoxville?

Buses travelling between Washington and Knoxville leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at 100 Kirkwood St.

Bus Washington to Knoxville from R 929 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Washington to Knoxville on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	22:40	Union Station	23h 45m	22:25	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	08:20	Union Station	15h 15m	23:35	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:30	Union Station	1d 1h	18:55	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:30	Union Station	1d 1h	18:55	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	06:20	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	12h 15m	18:35	Knoxville Bus Station	No tags

Get from Washington to Knoxville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 054, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

23h 5mAverage duration

701 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87371 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 054

Greyhound Washington Knoxville recent customer reviews

I had a wonderful experience with my first greyhound bus ride. The buses were good quality. Nothing was broken and the bathroom was clean. The only suggestion I have would be to have more food options at greyhound stations apart from just chip and soda vending machines

Olivia H.

24 March 2019

The drivers are amazing

Donnavon S.

25 December 2024

Not so clean

Mary B.

14 September 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 311 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Knoxville?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Knoxville

A - 100 Kirkwood St

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Knoxville, TN by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Knoxville cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Knoxville starts at R 1 054. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Knoxville 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 Washington to Knoxville?
The average travel time between Washington and Knoxville is around 23h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 691 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Knoxville?
The number of buses from Washington to Knoxville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Knoxville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Knoxville?
When taking the bus from Washington to Knoxville, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Knoxville?
Buses travelling between Washington and Knoxville leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at 100 Kirkwood St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 999

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Today

R 1 016

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R 1 016

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19/11

R 999

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Knoxville, TN was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 999

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

You can expect to pay from R 999 to R 2 540 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Knoxville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 999, which is on 2025-11-19.