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Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

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

today
$157
tomorrow
$139
Sunday
$88
Monday
$112
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 50m 10:10 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $157
FlixBus 22h 5m 11:45 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $158
FlixBus 29h 40m 1:50 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 7:30 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $164
Greyhound US 16h 5m 5:45 AM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $226
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN via Tuckahoe, VA, you can save more than $-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 22h 40m
      Richmond, VA
      8 mi
      11:10 PM
      Tuckahoe, VA
      Henrico
      9:50 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      0 mi
      Economy
      $159
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN via Washington, DC, you can save more than $74? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 50m
      0
      1:10 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      4:05 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 10m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $60
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $74

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 18h 50m 10:10 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $139
Greyhound US 16h 5m 5:45 AM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $139
FlixBus 21h 5m 11:45 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $140
FlixBus 28h 40m 1:50 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 7:30 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN via Tuckahoe, VA, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      19h 30m
      Richmond, VA
      8 mi
      9:30 PM
      Tuckahoe, VA
      Henrico
      6:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      0 mi
      Economy
      $139
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN via Washington, DC, you can save more than $59? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      14h 15m
      0
      3:45 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      5:35 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 10m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $62
    Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save $59

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 50m 1:10 AM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $88
FlixBus 16h 15m 5:35 AM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $88
FlixBus 19h 50m 10:10 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $88
FlixBus 22h 5m 11:45 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $88
FlixBus 29h 40m 1:50 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 7:30 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $173

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 50m 1:10 AM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $112
FlixBus 19h 50m 10:10 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $112
Greyhound US 16h 5m 5:45 AM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 9:50 PM Knoxville, TN Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop  Economy $112
FlixBus 29h 40m 1:50 PM Richmond, VA Main Street Station 7:30 PM Knoxville, TN Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $115
  • Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN via Washington, DC, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      14h 15m
      0
      3:45 AM
      Richmond, VA
      Main Street Station
      5:35 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      12h 10m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:00 PM
      Knoxville, TN
      Knoxville Area Transit Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $62
    Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save $32

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN is $85 on 3/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 16 buses from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN starting from $85!

Cheapest Bus $85
Fastest Bus 16h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 375.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Knoxville, TN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/01
Monday 03/02
Tuesday 03/03
Wednesday 03/04
Thursday 03/05
Friday 03/06
$157
Saturday 03/07
$139
Sunday 03/08
$88
Monday 03/09
$111
Tuesday 03/10
Wednesday 03/11
Thursday 03/12
Friday 03/13
Saturday 03/14
Sunday 03/15
Monday 03/16
Tuesday 03/17
Wednesday 03/18
Thursday 03/19
Friday 03/20
Saturday 03/21
Sunday 03/22
$86
Monday 03/23
Tuesday 03/24
Wednesday 03/25
Thursday 03/26
Friday 03/27
$85
Saturday 03/28

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $85, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $139.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN, with $81. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $115.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

These are the most booked bus companies between Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN from our users.

Greyhound US from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN:

Cheapest Price $112
Fastest Bus 16h 5m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Last Bus 5:45 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Knoxville, TN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $85 and takes 16h 50m to reach Knoxville, TN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $85 and $232. 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 Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN is offered by Greyhound US and takes 16h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $232. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN?

The earliest bus arriving in Knoxville, TN from Richmond, VA starts at 1:10 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 Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Knoxville, TN starts at 10:10 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 Richmond, VA Knoxville, TN route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Richmond, VA and Knoxville, TN change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Knoxville, TN

Economy
Economy

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

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