Getting Around Knoxville
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Knoxville Airport information
Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport is the closest airport to Knoxville, Tennessee and is located just 12 miles from downtown Knoxville. McGhee Tyson Airport boasts 120 daily flights from more than 20 nonstop destinations from five carriers including American, Delta, United, Allegiant and Frontier.
Knoxville Free Trolley
Knoxville is proud to offer free trolley service downtown and to the University of Tennessee campus. Stops include hotels, the Knoxville Convention Center, and area attractions. Perfect for convention attendees needing an easy transportation option through downtown.
Knoxville Public information
A taxi costs roughly $33 from McGhee Tyson's airport to downtown Tennessee. There are a number of taxi services that operate within the city which can be booked by phone, as well as ride shares such as Uber and Lyft. Once in town, the free trolley service is a great way to navigate the city. Knoxville is reachable by car, Greyhound bus and boat via the Tennessee River. There is no Amtrak train service in Northeast Tennessee. The Knoxville Area Transit, or KAT, provides bus service in Knox County and the city of Knoxville with stops on hourly intervals. A number of greenways throughout the city also provide walker and biker-friendly transportation pathways.
