There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Cary by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BHM - RDU
3h 24m$111–574Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
12h 29m$81–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain Crescent
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
15h 25m$189–388Drive 515.5 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Carycar 515.5 mi
9h 24m$95–136Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane BHM - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
6h 6m$187–803
Birmingham to Cary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cary is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cary is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Cary. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Cary Depot via Atlanta Bus Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Cary. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Cary via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Birmingham and Cary is 501 miles. The road distance is 518.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Birmingham to Cary, including transfers.
Birmingham to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Cary is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 12h 29m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Cary Depot via Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 12h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Birmingham to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Cary is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 5:16 PM in Birmingham and 6:16 PM in Cary.
Birmingham to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Cary is 519 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Birmingham to Cary.
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