Bus San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$216

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$221

Friday

Saturday

$219

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	73h 45m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 45m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:50 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$239	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m
FlixBus	59h 0m	8:40 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	10:40 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$250	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $250 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	59h 0m	8:40 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	10:40 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 0m
Greyhound US	73h 45m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$258	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 45m
Greyhound US	66h 15m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:50 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$277	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $277 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Tufesa International
  
  61h 25m
  
  0
  
  6:15 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  54h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
  
  10:40 PM
  
  Knoxville, TN
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $132
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Park & Ride/McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	73h 45m	3:05 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station		Economy	$219	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/4/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 45m
	Greyhound US	66h 15m	12:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:50 PM	Knoxville, TN	Greyhound Bus Station		Economy	$271	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 8/1/2026 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  83h 5m
  
  0
  
  5:45 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Amtrak Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:45:00 AM to Amtrak Terminal, Bakersfield, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  68h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Bakersfield, CA
  Truxtun Ave
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Knoxville, TN
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $130
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Knoxville, TN (USA) arriving at 8/4/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 0m
Travel time is 13h 50m longer, but you will save $38

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 buses from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $216, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN starting from $216!

Cheapest Bus	$216
Fastest Bus	62h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	3:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	2,094.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for Knoxville, TN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$216

Tuesday 07/28

$220

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$221

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$219

Sunday 08/02

$268

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$219

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$223

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$217

Tuesday 08/11

$220

Wednesday 08/12

$229

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $216, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $221.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN, with $216. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $221.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN.

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Kingston Pike

Kingston Pike 6927

Walker Springs Plaza Shopping Center

Kingston Pike 8509

Greyhound Bus Station

E Magnolia Ave 100

Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop

Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop

Transit Center

E Church Ave 301

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN? Or which bus companies serve the route San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN bus

How much does a San Jose, CA Knoxville, TN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $216 and takes 76h 45m to reach Knoxville, TN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $216 and $277. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Knoxville, TN.

On average, how many connections are available from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN each day?

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN take?

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN is offered by FlixBus and takes 62h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $250. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN?

The earliest bus arriving in Knoxville, TN from San Jose, CA starts at 12:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Knoxville, TN starts at 3:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Jose, CA Knoxville, TN route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Jose, CA Knoxville, TN bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Jose, CA Knoxville, TN bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Knoxville, TN

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Knoxville, TN. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!