There are 5 ways to get from Cary to Richmond by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
4h 10m$26–50Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus Charlotte
5h 11m$18–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
5h 20m$64–134Drive 161.9 mi
- Drive from Cary to Richmondcar 161.9 mi
3h 3m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
6h 3m$416–556
Cary to Richmond by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Richmond is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Richmond is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Richmond via GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Cary and Richmond is 166 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cary to Richmond, including transfers.
Cary to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Richmond is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Cary to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Richmond is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cary to Richmond.
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