Plan Your Visit: Transportation and Directions to Cherokee Casino

Taking your own car is one way to get to Cherokee Casino; it can be quite a long drive depending on where you are coming from. Parking is free with a valet when staying at the hotel or for day visitors, and there is a $9 charge. The way to Cherokee Casino is clearly marked using Waze or Google Maps, traveling on the I40 West and turning towards Great Smokey Mountains Expressway. Visitors who do not want to drive can take advantage of the many bus routes that lead to the Casino and, while on the comfortable intercity buses, enjoy the beautiful North Caroline scenery. The Casino maintains a motorcoach lounge at certain bus stations providing a comfortable wait. The closest airport to Cherokee Casino is Asheville Regional Airport, about an 80-minute drive from the Casino and Resort. The Casino does not provide regular transport from the airport, but it can be arranged if pre-booked. And for visitors to the Casino who are not staying at the onsite hotel, there are regular shuttles from 7 am the morning until 11.30 pm, every 30 minutes. Cherokee Casino is fully accessible and helps any visitor find their way, whether by road, plane, train, or even by foot, but that is not recommended.

How To Get From Cherokee Casino To Asheville Airport

To get from Cherokee Casino to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), follow these precise instructions:

Start at Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, NC.
Head east on US-19 N towards US-441 N for approximately 4 miles.
Merge onto US-74 E via the ramp to Waynesville/Asheville. Continue on US-74 E for about 29 miles.
Take exit 27 for US-19 S/US-23 S/US-74 E towards I-40 E and merge onto I-40 E towards Asheville.
Stay on I-40 E for about 30 miles.
Take exit 46A onto I-26 E towards Asheville Airport.
Continue on I-26 E for approximately 6 miles.
Take exit 40 for NC-280/Airport Road towards Asheville Regional Airport.
Turn right onto Airport Road and follow the signs to the Asheville Regional Airport entrance.

The total drive is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.