The average train between Washington DC and Cary takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Cary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Washington DC and Cary. The earliest departure is at 12:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Cary at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Cary. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Cary station via Cary station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Washington DC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
The distance between Washington DC and Cary is 378 km. The road distance is 431 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
