Group Transportation

Knoxville is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and within a day's drive of half the nation's population.

The city is situated at the crossroads of three major interstates (I-75, I-40 and I-81) and within a short drive of all East Tennessee attractions.

Knoxville is home to McGhee Tyson Airport, the premier air facility serving East Tennessee. The airport has more than 120 daily arrivals and departures and more than 4,000 seats available.

Airport

McGhee Tyson Airport is the premier air facility in East Tennessee, serving the commercial airline industry, air cargo, military aviation and general aviation.

With parallel 9,000 feet runways, McGhee Tyson Airport can accommodate any size aircraft in today's inventory. Located 12 miles south of downtown Knoxville, the airport occupies more than 2,000 acres of land with space for additional air cargo facilities or economic development.

McGhee Tyson Airport

Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
865-342-3000

Airlines and reservation numbers:

• AirTran - 1-800-247-8726
• Allegiant - 1-702-505-8888
• American Eagle: 1-800-433-7300
• Continental Airlines: 1-800-525-0280
• Delta Airlines: 1-800-221-1212
• United Express: 1-800-864-8331
• US Airways Express: 1-800-428-4322

Trolley

Knoxville Trolley Lines, a FREE downtown trolley service, provides a convenient way to see all the attractions in the downtown area.

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) - Orange and Green Lines
Monday - Friday (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) - Blue Line
Monday - Friday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) - Orange Line Extension

In addition, a Late Line Trolley operates every 15 minutes on Friday and Saturday nights (August - May) 6 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. with service to Knoxville´s historic Old City, the Knoxville Convention Center and other entertainment spots.

Click here for a trolley map. Maps are also available at the downtown Visitors Center. For more information, call 1-800-727-8045.

The trolley service also connects to the City´s regular bus service Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) for trips outside of the downtown area, including malls, parks and other attractions.

Bus

Knoxville Area Transit provides regular, fixed route bus service throughout the City of Knoxville and portions of Knox County.

Hours of operation (including Night Rider / Sunday Rider service)
Monday - Friday:
(5:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.)
Saturday:
(6:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.)
Sunday: (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

For more information, call KAT 865-215-7800 or click here.

KAT is the mass transit system for the City of Knoxville, operating around 80 buses, paratransit LIFT vehicles, and downtown trolleys.

KAT carries 3.2 million passengers per year and during peak hours of service, KAT operates approximately 28 routes, including three express routes and three trolley routes.

Knoxville is also serviced by Greyhound Bus Lines. The local terminal is located at 100 East Magnolia Avenue.

For more information, call 865-522-5144.

KNOXVILLE AREA TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS