What is the cheapest way to get from Cary to Ashland?

The cheapest way to get from Cary to Ashland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cary to Ashland?

The fastest way to get from Cary to Ashland is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Cary and Ashland?

No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cary and Ashland?

No, there is no direct train from Cary to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Ashland Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Cary to Ashland?

The distance between Cary and Ashland is 215 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cary to Ashland without a car?

The best way to get from Cary to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Cary to Ashland?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cary to Ashland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cary to Ashland bus from?

Cary to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cary to Ashland train from?

Cary to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.

Train or bus from Cary to Ashland?

The best way to get from Cary to Ashland is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Cary to Ashland bus arrive?

Cary to Ashland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.

Where does the Cary to Ashland train arrive?

Cary to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Cary to Ashland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Ashland is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cary to Ashland.

How do I get a train ticket from Cary to Ashland?

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Where can I stay near Ashland?

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There are 4 ways to get from Cary to Ashland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Cary to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
5h 24m
$68–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 44m
$32–60
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Cary to Ashlandcar 176.3 mi
3h 26m
$33–47
Fly, train
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Ashland Stationtrain
5h 57m
$586–1,268

Cary to Ashland by train (Amtrak)

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.2 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Ashland, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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