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How to get fromCalifornia to Ashevilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane SAN - AVL
    9h 2m
    $134–556

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    2d 15h
    $410–786

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3d
    $787–1,769

  4. Drive  2,272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ashevillecar car 2,272.6 mi
    36h 27m
    $415–600

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LAX - AVL
    9h 22m
    $149–614

California to Asheville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,998.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between California, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Asheville, NC via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 2d 15h.

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