How far is Raleigh from Asheville?

The distance separating Raleigh and Asheville is 219 miles (353 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Asheville?

Most of the buses traveling from Raleigh to Asheville leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Asheville Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Raleigh to Asheville from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Asheville on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 15m	6:05pm	Asheville, NC	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	7h	7:50pm	Asheville, NC	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Asheville on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 15m	6:05pm	Asheville, NC	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	7h	7:50pm	Asheville, NC	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:49 PM EST.

Get from Raleigh to Asheville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Raleigh Asheville recent customer reviews

The ride was fine, but the driver was 3 hours late. Departure time was 10:15am, we did not leave till about 1:10pm. That was dumb.

Taylor M.

August 24, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Asheville?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Asheville

A - Asheville Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Raleigh to Asheville by bus

How far is Raleigh from Asheville?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$27

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$28

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$25

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The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Asheville was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Raleigh to Asheville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $35 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Asheville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-14.