There are 5 ways to get from Apex 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 / ...
4h 42m$44–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
7h 5m$22–54Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
5h 3m$26–40Drive 126.5 mi
- Drive from Apex to Charlottecar 126.5 mi
2h 49m$24–34Line 311 bus, fly
- Take the bus from W Willams St at Upchurch St to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
3h 55m$64–458
Apex to North Carolina by bus, train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Apex to North Carolina is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Apex to North Carolina is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Apex to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from E Williams St at S Mason St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Apex 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 4h 42m.
The distance between Apex and North Carolina is 173 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Apex to North Carolina without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Apex to North Carolina, including transfers.
Apex to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Apex to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Apex to North Carolina is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via Durham, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and North Carolina, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
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- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Apex to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Apex to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apex to North Carolina is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Apex to North Carolina.
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