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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Asheville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane SMF - AVL
    9h 17m
    $173–704

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    6. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    2d 17h
    $463–909

  3. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3d 1h
    $870–1,785

  4. Drive 2,538.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Ashevillecar car 2,538.2 mi
    40h 51m
    $464–670

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane SMF - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar car
    9h 7m
    $273–1,120

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SMF - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Ashevillecar car
    10h 5m
    $322–1,233

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    3d 10h
    $1,157–2,380

Sacramento to Asheville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,172.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Asheville, NC via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 2d 17h.

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