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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    8h 43m
    $79–164

  2. Drive 227.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Ashevillecar car 227.9 mi
    4h 11m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    10h
    $59–110

  4. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ROA - AVL
    6h 25m
    $45–295

  5. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ROA - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    7h 14m

Roanoke to Asheville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Asheville, NC via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro Bus Stop in around 10h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 3 hours.

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