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How to get fromRochester to Blue Ridge Parkwayby plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Blue Ridge Parkway by plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane ROC - AVL
    6h 46m
    $114–572

  2. Drive  495 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to James River Visitor Centercar car 495 mi
    9h 35m
    $91–131

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Blue Ridge Parkwaytaxi taxi
    21h 38m
    $542–938

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Akron to Charlestonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    22h 28m
    $122–256

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    23h 48m
    $516–805

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    24h 53m
    $188–292

Rochester to Blue Ridge Parkway by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Blue Ridge Parkway, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd via Buffalo, Akron, Charleston, Charleston Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Asheville, NC, ART Station, and Tunnel Rd at Reddick Rd in around 22h 28m.

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