Asheville Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals
Let Busrentalasheville.com take the stress out of planning your next long-distance group trip from Asheville! Whether your group is heading east on I-40 toward Charlotte or Raleigh, west through the Smokies to Knoxville or Nashville, or south on I-26 toward Atlanta, Busrentalasheville.com makes comparing vehicles and pricing fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly see buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Western North Carolina — no account needed, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 828-701-0215!
Why Call Five Companies for One Date? Compare Long-Distance Transportation Options in One Place
A long-distance bus trip from Asheville is not a one-size-fits-all situation, and that is exactly why Busrentalasheville.com pulls from a large network of independently owned transportation companies instead of a single fleet. Whether your group needs a 15-passenger minibus for a quick run to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort or a 56-passenger motorcoach loaded with reclining seats, WiFi, and an onboard restroom for a multi-day run to Myrtle Beach or Orlando, the network has options sized to your group. Compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing side by side in one place — and choose the bus that actually fits your trip!
Buses Perfect For Any Long-Distance Transportation Need
With one quick form, you can instantly compare every bus type available for long-distance travel from Asheville! Minibuses seating 15 to 35 passengers are great for smaller groups heading to Dollywood, a Clemson game, or a weekend in Greenville. Full-size charter buses carry up to 56 passengers with reclining seats, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs for a long haul to Nashville, the Outer Banks, or beyond.
Compare them all in one place and find the perfect fit for your group!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 828-701-0215 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Asheville to the Smoky Mountains, Cherokee, and East Tennessee — Day Trips and Getaways Made Easy
It just got easier to plan your group's next Smoky Mountain adventure! Whether you're heading to Dollywood (1020 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863) about 1.5 hours west on I-40, rolling into Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719) just over an hour south on US-19, or exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park through the Oconaluftee entrance near Cherokee, a charter bus keeps your whole group together on the mountain roads without anyone navigating the twists of US-441 on their own. One bus, one pickup, and no caravan of cars winding through the gorge — compare available buses and pricing for your Smoky Mountain run at 828-701-0215 or right online!
Asheville to Charlotte, Raleigh, and Across North Carolina — Statewide Group Travel Made Simple
Waiting on callbacks from five different bus companies is nobody's idea of trip planning! Busrentalasheville.com puts statewide North Carolina transportation at your fingertips in under 30 seconds. Your group can head east on I-40 to Charlotte (about 2 hours) for a Panthers or Hornets game, continue to Raleigh (about 4 hours) for a state government conference or NC State game at Carter-Finley Stadium (4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607), or make the full run to Wilmington or the Outer Banks for a beach weekend. Compare full-size motorcoaches with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms for every mile of the trip — and get your quote online or at 828-701-0215 right now!
Asheville to Atlanta, Greenville, and the Southeast — Multi-State Group Trips Without the Headache
What if planning a multi-state group trip were actually easy? With Busrentalasheville.com, it is! Groups heading south from Asheville on I-26 can reach Greenville, SC in about 1.25 hours, Spartanburg in 1.5, Columbia in 2.5, and Atlanta, GA in about 3.5 hours — making a full-size charter bus the obvious call for concerts at State Farm Arena (1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303), Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, or a flight connection at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320).
Compare buses from a network of transportation companies serving Western North Carolina and the entire Southeast, all in one place, all in under a minute!
Asheville to Nashville, Knoxville, and Tennessee — Long-Haul Group Travel Across the Mountains
Use Busrentalasheville.com to lock in your Tennessee charter bus before the calendar fills! Knoxville is just 1.5 hours west on I-40, putting Neyland Stadium (1600 Stadium Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916) well within reach for a Tennessee Volunteers game — and this is one of the most popular long-distance runs in the entire Asheville market. Nashville is about 4.5 hours west, reachable for concerts at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203) or Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN (~4 hours via I-40 W).
One important note: I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge periodically closes for rockslides and winter weather — your bus can reroute through Cherokee via US-74W and US-441N when needed. Compare buses and pricing for your Tennessee trip at 828-701-0215 or online!
For Neyland football, charter and school buses need advance coordination with UT Transportation using the bus count and arrival time, and there is no public bus parking on Phillip Fulmer Way or Chamique Holdsclaw Drive. Your bus avoids the restricted campus corridor instead of hunting for a curb on game day — see the official Neyland Stadium football bus parking rules before the Knoxville leg.
Asheville to Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and the Carolina Coast — Group Beach Trips Done Right
Need a beach bus that handles the whole trip? Busrentalasheville.com makes it easy to compare charter buses for the most popular coastal runs from Asheville! Myrtle Beach, SC is about 5 hours east on I-26 and US-501 — one of the most-booked long-distance beach routes from Western North Carolina. Hilton Head Island runs about 4 hours via I-26, Charleston about 4.5, and Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington about 5.5 hours east on I-40.
Full-size motorcoaches with undercarriage luggage bays handle beach gear, coolers, and everything your group is bringing for the weekend — compare buses sized to your group and priced for your dates in seconds at 828-701-0215 or right online!
Not in Asheville? You Can Still Find Long-Distance Transportation Nearby
Your long-distance trip does not have to start in downtown Asheville! Busrentalasheville.com connects you to a network of transportation companies serving the entire Western North Carolina region, so your group can be picked up in Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Black Mountain, or anywhere across Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, and surrounding counties. Whether your group is gathering from multiple pickup points before hitting I-40 East toward Charlotte or I-26 South toward Atlanta, Busrentalasheville.com makes it easy to find a bus that works for your full route. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and rates from a network of bus companies serving Asheville and every nearby community!
How Much Does Long-Distance Transportation in Asheville Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 828-701-0215. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Asheville Long-Distance Transportation Services
Busrentalasheville.com is a quote-comparison and advertising website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you're instantly taken to a results page showing buses, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Asheville and Western North Carolina. Compare your options side by side and book the bus that works for your group, all in minutes — or call 828-701-0215 any time!
You enter your pickup location, destination, date, and group size into the online quote tool — it takes under a minute. You're then taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available vehicles and pricing from independent operators serving your route. Review the options, pick the bus that fits your headcount and itinerary, and book right online.
A live team is also available at 828-701-0215 every day to help build a custom package for your trip!
It can. The I-40 stretch through the Pigeon River Gorge between Asheville and the Tennessee border closes periodically for rockslides and winter weather — sometimes for extended periods. When it does, the standard alternate is US-74 West through Sylva and Murphy, then US-441 North through Cherokee into Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, or I-26 West into Johnson City.
Add 30 to 60 minutes to your schedule when the Gorge is closed. Check NC DOT road conditions before your departure date and build buffer time into your itinerary for any westbound Tennessee run.
Right now, the Pigeon River Gorge is open in a temporary one-lane-each-way pattern from Cold Springs Creek Road (Exit 7) in North Carolina to Big Creek Road (Exit 447) in Tennessee, with a 35 mph limit, narrowed shoulders, and no wide loads. Your bus can still use I-40 when its size fits the route, but Friday through Sunday afternoons and holiday weekends are the times to add breathing room; see NCDOT's current I-40 Pigeon River Gorge update for the operating conditions.
Book three to six months out for most multi-day trips from Asheville — and stretch that to six months or more for peak dates. Fall foliage season in mid-October books out fast across the entire Western North Carolina market. Bonnaroo weekend in June, Tennessee Volunteers home Saturdays, and beach-season weekends in July and August all pull heavy demand.
Prom season across Buncombe and surrounding counties runs late April through May and is among the tightest windows of the year. The earlier you compare, the more buses and pricing options you'll have to choose from!
No. For multi-day charter bus trips, driver hotel accommodations are generally the responsibility of the group and are not included in the quote you receive through this site. Federal FMCSA hours-of-service rules limit commercial bus drivers to 10 hours of driving after 8 consecutive hours off duty, so trips over roughly 600 miles one-way typically require an overnight stop. Plan and budget for driver lodging separately when organizing any multi-day run — to Orlando, Washington DC, New York, or beyond — and confirm the specifics when you book.
Yes, and multi-stop pickup loops are one of the most common setups for Asheville-area long-distance trips. A bus can loop through downtown Asheville, swing through Hendersonville or Black Mountain, and pick up passengers in Waynesville before heading west on I-40 — or collect groups from multiple neighborhoods before heading south on I-26. Add roughly 10 minutes per extra stop when you're working backward from your departure time.
List your pickup points in order when you fill out the quote form, and the pricing you see will already account for the full route!
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732) is about 15 miles south of downtown Asheville and serves American, Delta, United, Allegiant, and others. For groups with more flight options or lower fares, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is about 2 hours east on I-40 and is one of the busiest hubs in the Southeast. A charter bus pickup at CLT is a very common setup for Asheville-area groups — the bus collects everyone at arrivals and heads straight into the mountains, no rental cars needed.
Check AVL ground transportation for arrivals-curb details before your trip.
At Asheville Regional Airport, the commercial ground transportation pickup area is at the north end of Shuttle Lot South, not the Parking Garage, and a connecting road links it to Terminal Drive. Your bus uses that designated pickup area instead of holding at the front terminal curb, so everyone can gather with bags before the ride into Asheville; the AVL commercial ground-transportation policy spells out the curb restriction.