There are 4 ways to get from Cary to North Carolina by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
3h 22m$94–143Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Charlottecar 131.1 mi
2h 55m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
4h 49m$28–46Line 310 bus, bus, fly
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
3h 48m$68–468
Cary to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to North Carolina is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to North Carolina is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at 7th St Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cary and North Carolina is 167 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to North Carolina without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cary to North Carolina, including transfers.
Cary to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Cary to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to North Carolina is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and North Carolina, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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Cary to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Cary to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to North Carolina is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cary to North Carolina.
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