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

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane SNA - AVL
    7h 58m
    $193–663

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane SAN - AVL
    8h 57m
    $104–456

  3. 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
    $526–810

  4. 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
    $1,609–2,485

  5. Drive  2,272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ashevillecar car 2,272.6 mi
    36h 27m
    $389–561

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane LAX - AVL
    9h 7m
    $109–454

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ONT - AVL
    9h 49m
    $164–635

California to Asheville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$526Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,028.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 4 hours. 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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