NCDOT resumes intercity bus service to Asheville nearly 1 year after Hurricane Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Bus service is returning to parts of Western North Carolina nearly one year after Helene devastated the area.
Beginning Aug. 1, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is resuming intercity bus service to Asheville. Greyhound will drop off and pick up travelers on Ashland Avenue outside of the downtown Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Transit Station.
Travelers will have direct service to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Greensboro. The service is operated under a contract with NCDOT's Integrated Mobility Division.
The agency said the relaunch marks a major step forward for restoring vital transportation for Asheville and nearby communities.
"Restoring service to Asheville has been a top priority," said Brennon Fuqua, director of NCDOT's Integrated Mobility Division. "This is not just about getting buses back on the road. It's about ensuring residents have reliable, affordable transportation to access not only our great state but also the nation. Access to transportation is access to opportunity."
Before Hurricane Helene, the intercity bus stop was at a gas station outside of Asheville. Service was suspended after the gas station was destroyed.
"The city is excited to welcome Greyhound back to Asheville and to have them connect directly to our downtown Transit Center," said Christopher Whitlock, Asheville's Transit Division manager. "After Tropical Storm Helene disrupted Greyhound service, restoring this connection is an important step in returning regional mobility and providing our community with diverse travel options."
Travelers can book tickets by visiting Greyhound's website or on the mobile app.
