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How to get fromCary to Charlotte, NCby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Charlotte, NC by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    4h 9m
    $58–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    6h 41m
    $20–52

  3. Bus via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    5h 27m
    $28–54

  4. Drive 132 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Charlotte, NCcar car 132 mi
    2h 53m
    $25–35

  5. Line 310 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, line 8 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    4. Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel Stbus bus
    4h 42m
    $70–464

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSO - CLT
    5h 19m
    $124–646

Cary to Charlotte, NC by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.

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