There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane SNA - AVL
7h 41m$155–627Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
2d 14h$422–739Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
3d 2h$766–1,812Drive 2,272.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Ashevillecar 2,272.4 mi
36h 29m$415–599Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane LAX - AVL
10h 40m$157–626
Irvine to Asheville by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Asheville is to train and fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Asheville is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Asheville, NC via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Irvine and Asheville is 2028 miles. The road distance is 2285.6 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Asheville without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $420 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Irvine to Asheville, including transfers.
Irvine to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Asheville is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $750 and takes 2 days 14h.
Irvine to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Asheville is 3h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 2:07 AM in Irvine and 5:07 AM in Asheville.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Asheville, NC via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Asheville is 2286 miles. It takes approximately 36h 29m to drive from Irvine to Asheville.
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