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How to get fromCary (Station) to Carova Beachby train, car, bus, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cary (Station) to Carova Beach by train, car, bus, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Drive from Norfolk to Carova Beachcar car
    9h 11m
    $102–203

  2. Drive 247.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary (Station) to Carova Beachcar car 247.1 mi
    5h 33m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from Norfolk to Carova Beachcar car
    9h 41m
    $52–92

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Carova Beachcar car
    8h 23m
    $384–584

  5. Train, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Drive from Wellness Loop to Knotts Island, NCcar car
    4. Take the car ferry from Knotts Island, NC to Currituck, NCcarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Currituck, NC to Carova Beachcar car
    12h 31m
    $104–206

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Cary (Station), NC, USA and Carova Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cary (Station) to Carova Beach. However, you can take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Norfolk, then drive to Carova Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Carova Beach via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Norfolk in around 9h 41m.

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