There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Rockville by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 59m$560–1,212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 44m$46–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
7h 48m$80–190Drive 278.5 mi
- Drive from Cary to Rockvillecar 278.5 mi
5h 5m$51–74Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 38m$60–382Line 310 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 50m$150–870Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
4h 40m$137–688Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 24m$112–517
Cary to Rockville by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Rockville is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Rockville is to fly and subway which takes 3h 59m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Rockville station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Rockville Station & Bay G via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wheaton Station & Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cary and arriving at Rockville Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Cary and Rockville is 263 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Rockville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Cary to Rockville, including transfers.
Cary to Rockville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Rockville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Rockville is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Rockville, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Cary to Rockville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cary to Rockville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Rockville is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Cary to Rockville.
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