There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane BHM - AVL
4h 43m$76–409Drive 340.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Ashevillecar 340.2 mi
6h 9m$63–90Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility 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 25m$88–181Train, bus
- Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
17h 18m$185–386Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane BHM - GSP
- Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar
4h 35m$111–635
Birmingham to Asheville by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Asheville is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Asheville is to fly and drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Asheville, NC via Atlanta Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Birmingham and Asheville is 292 miles. The road distance is 342.2 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Asheville without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Birmingham to Asheville, including transfers.
Birmingham to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Asheville is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 13h 25m.
Birmingham to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Asheville is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 8:47 PM in Birmingham and 9:47 PM in Asheville.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Asheville, NC via Atlanta Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Asheville is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Birmingham to Asheville.
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