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How to get fromAsheville to Roanoke Islandby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Asheville to Roanoke Island by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    11h 29m
    $75–139

  2. Drive 423.2 mi

    1. Drive from Asheville to Roanoke Islandcar car 423.2 mi
    7h 40m
    $78–112

  3. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane AVL - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    8h 24m
    $92–396

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    12h 29m
    $97–197

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Asheville to Roanoke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Roanoke Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Asheville to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Asheville to Roanoke Island in around 7h 40m.

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