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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Ashevilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CID - AVL
    7h 5m
    $152–802

  2. Drive 811.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Ashevillecar car 811.5 mi
    15h 5m
    $149–214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    28h 18m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    37h 59m

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CID - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar car
    7h 24m
    $252–1,218

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CID - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    8h 8m

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    29h 26m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Asheville, NC via Iowa City, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 28h 18m.

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