Rome2Rio

How to get fromRaleigh to Appalachiaby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Appalachia

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Appalachia by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    5. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Appalachiacar car
    8h 59m
    $88–166

  2. Drive 300.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Appalachiacar car 300.4 mi
    5h 38m
    $55–80

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane RDU - TRI
    2. Drive from Tri-Cities-Regional-Airport-TRI to Appalachiacar car
    6h 9m
    $282–918

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    4. Drive from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Appalachiacar car
    9h 19m
    $74–136

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CLT - TRI
    3. Drive from Tri-Cities-Regional-Airport-TRI to Appalachiacar car
    7h 38m
    $126–574

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane FAY - TRI
    3. Drive from Tri-Cities-Regional-Airport-TRI to Appalachiacar car
    8h 6m
    $91–445

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Appalachia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Appalachia, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Appalachia. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, walk to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Winston Salem(Trans Center), take the bus to Wytheville, take the taxi to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, take the bus to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, then drive to Appalachia. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Appalachia in around 5h 38m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound