There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Matthews by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 20m$46–102Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Matthewscar 134.6 mi
2h 59m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 49m$30–46Line 310 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, line 27 bus
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
4h 38m$66–462Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
5h 9m$113–578Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Cary to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
4h 57m$80–465
Cary to Matthews by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Matthews is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Matthews is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Matthews. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at John St & Ames Rd via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Matthews station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at CTC Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Cary and Matthews is 178 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Matthews without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cary to Matthews, including transfers.
Cary to Matthews bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Cary to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Matthews is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Matthews, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–490
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
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
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Cary to Matthews bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Cary to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Matthews is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cary to Matthews.
There are 845+ hotels available in Matthews.






