There are 5 ways to get from Asheville to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Tri-State Airport
best- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane CLT - HTS
8h 22m$111–422Drive 314.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Asheville to Louisvillecar 314.7 mi
7h 3m$58–83Bus via Charleston
- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus
17h 40m$92–205Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CLT - SDF
9h 32m$128–660Bus
- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus
18h 15m$88–180
Asheville to Kentucky by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Asheville to Kentucky is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Asheville to Kentucky is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Asheville to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Asheville, NC and arriving at Louisville via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Charleston Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Asheville and Kentucky is 481 miles. The road distance is 316.5 miles.
The best way to get from Asheville to Kentucky without a car is to bus via Charleston which takes 17h 40m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Asheville to Kentucky, including transfers.
Asheville to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Asheville, NC station.
Asheville to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asheville to Kentucky is 317 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Asheville to Kentucky.
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What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Louisville via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Charleston Bus Station, and Columbus in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tri-State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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