There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway by train, bus, taxi, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus
- Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Blue Ridge Parkwaytaxi
4h 18m$170–237Drive 168.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkwaycar 168.5 mi
3h 10m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 51m$75–119Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 18m$47–72
Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Blue Ridge Parkway. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd via Raleigh Bus Station and ART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Raleigh and Blue Ridge Parkway is 175 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 18m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway, including transfers.
Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Asheville, NC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Raleigh to Blue Ridge Parkway.
There are 31+ hotels available in Blue Ridge Parkway.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Blue Ridge Parkway, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
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
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Classic Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 336-724-7433
- Website
- classiccabws.com
Express Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 336-722-1200
- Website
- expresscabws.com
Willard's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 336-725-2227
- Website
- willardscab.com
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