There are 4 ways to get from Asheville to Raleigh, NC by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
6h 29m$51–102Drive 231.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Asheville to Raleigh, NCcar 231.5 mi
4h 29m$43–61Fly
- Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane AVL - RDU
6h 55m$54–339Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 46m$44–78
Asheville to Raleigh, NC by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asheville to Raleigh, NC is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Asheville to Raleigh, NC is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Asheville to Raleigh, NC. However, there are services departing from Asheville, NC and arriving at Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Plaza West Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Asheville and Raleigh, NC is 251 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Asheville to Raleigh, NC without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Asheville to Raleigh, NC, including transfers.
Asheville to Raleigh, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Asheville, NC station.
The best way to get from Asheville to Raleigh, NC is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 46m.
Asheville to Raleigh, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asheville to Raleigh, NC is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Asheville to Raleigh, NC.
What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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