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How to get fromAsheville to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Asheville to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AVL - SDF
    6h 6m
    $82–464

  2. Drive 314.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asheville to Louisvillecar car 314.7 mi
    7h 3m
    $58–83

  3. Bus via Charleston

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 45m
    $91–222

  4. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Asheville to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane GSP - SDF
    5h 45m
    $108–620

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 25m
    $78–192

Asheville to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Louisville, KY Bus Station via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Charleston Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 17h 45m.

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