There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Matthews by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 21m$59–113Drive 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 50m$30–56Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 27 bus
- 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 47m$70–452Train 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 23m$124–643Drive 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
5h 9m$85–455
Cary to Matthews by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 50m.
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 21m.
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 21m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 21m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 50m.
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 $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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