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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    5h 41m
    $70–111

  2. Drive  229.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Ashevillecar car 229.6 mi
    4h 28m
    $40–57

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    6h 37m
    $52–336

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    7h 21m
    $44–70

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    7h 32m
    $133–447

Cary to Asheville by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Asheville, NC via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, and Greensboro Bus Stop in around 7h 21m.

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