Find coaches from Knoxville, TN to Columbus, OH

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Next departures from Knoxville to Columbus on 9 October
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Knoxville Bus Station
Columbus (E Mound St)CheapestFastest

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Bus Knoxville, TN to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$62
Average bus trip duration9h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure22:00
Distance278 miles

Knoxville to Columbus Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Knoxville, TN - Columbus, OH

  1. How far is Columbus from Knoxville by coach?

    The distance between Knoxville and Columbus by coach is approximately 281 miles (453 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Columbus from Knoxville without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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03/10
US$154
04/10
US$96
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US$83
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US$57
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Knoxville, TN to Columbus, OH was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$57

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 Columbus, OH as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$57 to US$154 for a bus ticket from Knoxville, TN to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$57, which is on 2025-10-09.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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