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How to get fromRaleigh to Appalachian Mountainsby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Appalachian Mountains by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Asheville, NC to Appalachian Mountainstaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $160–242

  2. Drive 227.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Appalachian Mountainscar car 227.1 mi
    4h 41m
    $42–60

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    2. Take the taxi from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Appalachian Mountainstaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $178–492

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    3. Drive from Hickory Airport to Appalachian Mountainscar car
    5h 56m
    $114–520

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSO - CLT
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus bus
    4. Drive from Hickory Airport to Appalachian Mountainscar car
    6h 59m
    $176–719

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 293.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Appalachian Mountains, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Appalachian Mountains. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, walk to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then take the taxi to Appalachian Mountains. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Appalachian Mountains in around 4h 41m.

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