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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Asheville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CAE - AVL
    6h 5m
    $92–652

  2. Drive 155.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Ashevillecar car 155.2 mi
    2h 44m
    $29–41

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    10h 43m
    $111–228

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    10h 43m
    $70–150

Columbia to Asheville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Asheville, NC via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 10h 43m.

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