Cheap bus tickets from Charlotte to Asheville

A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.

Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.

Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.

Asheville is a vibrant city with a developing art scene and plenty of historic buildings, where a modern lifestyle blends seamlessly into the historic old town. Standing among the most iconic attractions in the city is the Basilica of St. Lawrence, a majestic cathedral with the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the country. Other notable historic sites include the Charters of Freedom monument and the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, which was the actual home of the famous poet Carl Sandburg. As a major city in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is close to many scenic hikes around the Blue Ridge Parkway, including the Craven Gap Trail, Craggy Pinnacle Hike, and Bent Creek. No wonder it’s one of the best destinations for mountain vacations!

When the sun goes down and your stomach is growling, Asheville will treat you with its excellent local dishes. Some notable establishments include Berliner Kindl German Restaurant, a great German spot with authentic German fare, and Pack's Tavern, a local favorite with beautiful dining settings.

Southeastern Stages provides most of the bus service into and out of Asheville. Air travel arrives at the nearby Asheville Regional Airport, which is situated 11.1 miles from downtown.