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

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

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  1. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane MCI - AVL
    8h 53m
    $121–601

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to WNC Ag Center Park-n-Ridetaxi taxi
    25h 11m
    $373–681

  3. Drive 816 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Ashevillecar car 816 mi
    14h 37m
    $149–216

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane MCI - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar car
    8h 28m
    $171–867

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane MCI - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Ashevillecar car
    9h 27m
    $200–980

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    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
    28h 56m
    $247–487

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus 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
    29h 26m
    $193–385

Independence to Asheville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Asheville, NC via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 29h 26m.

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