What is the cheapest way to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Asheville to Red River Gorge?

The distance between Asheville and Red River Gorge is 299 miles. The road distance is 242.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Asheville to Red River Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Asheville to Red River Gorge is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Asheville to Red River Gorge.

Where can I stay near Red River Gorge?

There are 231+ hotels available in Red River Gorge.

Asheville to Red River Gorge - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane AVL - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar
6h 9m
$124–720
Drive 241.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Asheville to Red River Gorgecar 241.2 mi
5h 15m
$44–64
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus
5. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar
20h 10m
$128–256

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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Distance: 297.1 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Asheville to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Asheville Regional Airport / Wright Brothers Way, walk to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Red River Gorge via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Berea in around 20h 10m.

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How to get fromAsheville to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, or bus

There are 3 ways to get from Asheville to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

Fly, drive

Drive 241.2 mi

Bus, drive