There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Asheville by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Athens to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
13h 30m$99–198Drive 164.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athens to Ashevillecar 164.2 mi
3h 11m$30–44
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Asheville is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Asheville is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Asheville, NC via Atlanta Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Athens and Asheville is 618 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.
The best way to get from Athens to Asheville without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Athens to Asheville, including transfers.
Athens to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athens station.
Athens to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Asheville is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Athens to Asheville.
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What companies run services between Athens, TN, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Athens to Asheville, NC via Athens, Atlanta Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 13h 30m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athens to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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