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The average train between Cary and North Carolina takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cary to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 18m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
$51
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
3h 22m
$44–99

Cary to North Carolina train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cary and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cary is at 7:28 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 48m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 18m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 7m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 7m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 18m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 18m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 18m • 1 change

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System3h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cary to North Carolina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cary to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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 $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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