There are 3 ways to get from Asheville to Sparta by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Cookevillebus
16h 33m$129–255Drive 202.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Asheville to Spartacar 202.7 mi
4h 1m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Cookevillebus
18h$117–220
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asheville to Sparta is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Asheville to Sparta is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Asheville to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Asheville, NC and arriving at Cookeville via Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Asheville and Sparta is 713 miles. The road distance is 203.9 miles.
The best way to get from Asheville to Sparta without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 33m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 16h 33m to get from Asheville to Sparta, including transfers.
Asheville to Sparta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Asheville, NC station.
Asheville to Sparta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Sparta is 1h behind Asheville. It is currently 12:55 AM in Asheville and 11:55 PM in Sparta.
Yes, the driving distance between Asheville to Sparta is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Asheville to Sparta.
What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Sparta, TN, USA?
You can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Sparta via Greensboro Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Cookeville in around 18h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Cookeville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Cookeville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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