There are 5 ways to get from Cary to Gastonia by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.bus Nyc
3h 35m$68–92Drive 150.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Gastoniacar 150.1 mi
3h 15m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 25m$103–158Fly, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Gastoniabus
5h 34m$78–516Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from 4th St & Cedar St to Oakland St & Main Avebus 85x
6h 48m$30–50
Cary to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Gastonia is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Gastonia is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Raleigh, NC and arriving at Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Gastonia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Cary and Gastonia is 184 miles. The road distance is 151 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Gastonia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Cary to Gastonia, including transfers.
Cary to Gastonia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Durham station.
Cary to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Gastonia is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St. 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Charlotte to Gastonia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from 4th St & Cedar St to Oakland St & Main Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Cary to Gastonia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Gastonia, NC - Chester St. station.
Cary to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Gastonia is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cary to Gastonia.
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