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Greensboro → Knoxville

Greensboro to Knoxville by train

Knoxville lies 372 km (231 mi) west of Greensboro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 5 h 2 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 453 km (282 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

GreensboroKnoxville

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GreensboroKnoxville
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population285,342190,740
Elevation260 m (853 ft)277 m (909 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordJ. Douglas Galyon DepotL&N Station
Postal codes27401–2749937901–37998

Where to book trains from Greensboro to Knoxville

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Common questions

How far is Knoxville from Greensboro?

372 km (231 mi) in a straight line, west of Greensboro; by road roughly 453 km (282 mi).

How long does it take to get from Greensboro to Knoxville by train?

About 5 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Greensboro and Knoxville?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.