There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Long Island by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RDU - LGA
3h 33m$90–496Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane RDU - ISP
3h 33m$76–416Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NYbus Augusta
10h 50m$84–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 12m$180–356Drive 489.3 mi
- Drive from Cary to Brooklyncar 489.3 mi
9h 7m$90–129Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RDU - JFK
3h 37m$456–1,706Line 310 bus, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RDU - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
4h 44m$268–1,236Bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
11h 56m$88–168
Cary to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Long Island is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Long Island is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Raleigh, NC and arriving at Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av via Jay St/Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Cary and Long Island is 447 miles. The road distance is 492.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cary to Long Island, including transfers.
Cary to Long Island bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Raleigh, NC station.
Cary to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Long Island is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 10h 50m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 11h 12m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cary to Long Island bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at New York, NY station.
Cary to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Long Island is 492 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Cary to Long Island.
There are 103+ hotels available in Long Island.













