There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane ROC - AVL
5h 44m$113–571Bus via Akron
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus
- Take the bus from Akron to Charlestonbus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
21h 20m$119–275Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
22h 50m$255–558Drive 738.8 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Ashevillecar 738.8 mi
12h 54m$135–195Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ROC - GSP
- Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar
5h 10m$168–837Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus
25h 30m$157–266
Rochester to Asheville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Asheville is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Asheville is to fly and drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Asheville, NC via Buffalo, Akron, Charleston Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Rochester and Asheville is 612 miles. The road distance is 743.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Asheville without a car is to bus via Akron which takes 21h 20m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rochester to Asheville, including transfers.
Rochester to Asheville bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Asheville is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Akron, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 21h 20m.
Rochester to Asheville bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Asheville is 743 miles. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Rochester to Asheville.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Asheville, NC via Buffalo, Akron, Charleston, Charleston Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Rochester to Asheville Regional Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Rochester to Asheville Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Rochester to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Rochester to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Rochester to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
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