There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Swannanoa by train, bus, car, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 28m$75–119Drive 228.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Swannanoacar 228.8 mi
4h 26m$40–57Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane RDU - AVL
7h 52m$50–334Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 55m$47–72
Raleigh to Swannanoa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Swannanoa is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Swannanoa is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Swannanoa. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at US 70 East at Patton Cove Rd via Raleigh Bus Station and ART Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Raleigh and Swannanoa is 266 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Swannanoa without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Raleigh to Swannanoa, including transfers.
Raleigh to Swannanoa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Swannanoa is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $45 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 55m.
Raleigh to Swannanoa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Asheville, NC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Swannanoa is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Raleigh to Swannanoa.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Swannanoa, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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