There are 3 ways to get from Cary to Petersburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
3h 22m$95–150Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Petersburgcar 136.6 mi
2h 34m$25–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
4h 21m$28–42
Cary to Petersburg by train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Cary to Petersburg is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Petersburg is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Petersburg Transportation Center via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cary and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cary and Petersburg is 176 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $95 - $150.
The train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Station takes 3h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Cary to Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Petersburg is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Petersburg, City of Petersburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Cary to Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Petersburg Transportation Center station.
Cary to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Petersburg is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cary to Petersburg.
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