There are 4 ways to get from Asheville to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
5h 30m$41–64Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Asheville to Raleighcar 238 mi
4h 38m$44–63Fly
- Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane AVL - RDU
6h 29m$54–374Bus, train
- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
6h 2m$46–92
Asheville to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Asheville to Raleigh is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Asheville to Raleigh is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Asheville to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Asheville, NC and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Asheville and Raleigh is 257 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Asheville to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Asheville to Raleigh, including transfers.
Asheville to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Asheville, NC station.
The best way to get from Asheville to Raleigh is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $380 and takes 6h 29m.
Asheville to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asheville to Raleigh is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Asheville to Raleigh.
What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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