There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Asheville by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 58m$50–102Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 21m$40–80Drive 231.2 mi
- Drive from Raleigh, NC to Ashevillecar 231.2 mi
4h 28m$43–61Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane RDU - AVL
7h 30m$54–328
Raleigh, NC to Asheville by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Asheville is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Asheville is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh, NC to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd and arriving at Asheville, NC via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Raleigh, NC and Asheville is 250 miles. The road distance is 232.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh, NC to Asheville without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Raleigh, NC to Asheville, including transfers.
Raleigh, NC to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh, NC to Asheville is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $50 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 21m.
Raleigh, NC to Asheville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Asheville, NC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh, NC to Asheville is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Raleigh, NC to Asheville.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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