Find coaches from Bakersfield to Knoxville, TN

Next departures

Next departures from Bakersfield to Knoxville on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
McKee Park & Ride
Knoxville Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
16th St (Bakersfield)
Knoxville Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
16th St (Bakersfield)
Knoxville Bus StationNo tags

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Get from Bakersfield to Knoxville

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The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$221, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 6hAverage duration
3157 kmDistance
79kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bakersfield to Knoxville, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$267
Average bus trip duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure05:00
Distance3156 km
Latest bus departure17:15

Bakersfield to Knoxville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bakersfield - Knoxville, TN

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Knoxville cost?

    The bus ticket price from Bakersfield to Knoxville starts at US$221. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bakersfield 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!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Bakersfield to Knoxville?

    The average travel time between Bakersfield and Knoxville is around 2d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3159 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Bakersfield and Knoxville?

    The number of buses from Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Knoxville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Bakersfield to Knoxville?

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

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Knoxville?

    Buses travelling between Bakersfield and Knoxville leave from Tufesa Bus Station or Amtrak Station 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
29/10
US$219
30/10
US$234
Today
US$240
01/11
US$241
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Knoxville, TN was searched and found on 29 Oct 2025 with a price of US$219

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

You can expect to pay from US$219 to US$275 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Knoxville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$241, which is on 2025-11-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bakersfield to Knoxville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bakersfield to Knoxville will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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