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How to get fromAsheville to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Asheville to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AVL - SAN
    9h 10m
    $142–606

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AVL - LAX
    9h 27m
    $108–454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $511–807

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,502–2,497

  5. Drive  2,278.6 mi

    1. Drive from Asheville to Los Angelescar car 2,278.6 mi
    36h 13m
    $390–563

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AVL - SNA
    8h 47m
    $230–816

Asheville to California by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,000.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and California, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Los Angeles Union Station via Greensboro Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, Nashville Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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