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How to get fromRaleigh to Ashevilleby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Asheville by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    5h 53m
    $74–118

  2. Drive  237.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ashevillecar car 237.7 mi
    4h 37m
    $44–63

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    6h 17m
    $48–334

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    6h 20m
    $46–71

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    7h 42m
    $137–463

Raleigh to Asheville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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