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How to get fromRaleigh to Highlandsby bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from Asheville, NC to Highlandscar car
    7h 56m
    $48–95

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Clemson Amtrak Station to Highlandstaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    $225–368

  3. Drive 295.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Highlandscar car 295.9 mi
    6h 16m
    $54–78

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane RDU - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Highlandscar car
    6h 9m
    $58–338

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane RDU - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Highlandscar car
    6h 51m
    $356–574

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Highlandscar car
    7h 37m
    $111–465

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

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Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Highlands, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Highlands. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Asheville, NC, then drive to Highlands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Clemson Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Highlands.

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