There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Ashland by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane RDU - HTS
5h 35m$80–382Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus
10h 18m$57–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 20m$176–403Drive 375.7 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Ashlandcar 375.7 mi
6h 40m$69–99Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane CLT - HTS
6h 59m$134–508
Raleigh to Ashland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Ashland is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Ashland is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Ashland Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Raleigh and Ashland is 295 miles. The road distance is 377.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Ashland without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Raleigh to Ashland, including transfers.
Raleigh to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Ashland is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 15h 20m.
Raleigh to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Ashland is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Raleigh to Ashland.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ashland, KY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-State Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tri-State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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