There are 8 ways to get from Cary to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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 Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
6h$73–167Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to University of Virginiacar 180.4 mi
4h 2m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus FlixBus 2605
7h 11m$38–68Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane RDU - CHO
5h 30m$86–386Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
6h 54m$85–169Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CLT - CHO
6h 48m$142–524Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus
6h 48m$74–364Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 41m$588–1,278
Cary to University of Virginia by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to University of Virginia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Charlottesville via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Charlottesville via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Cary and University of Virginia is 246 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Cary to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Cary to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to University of Virginia is to train which takes 6h and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Cary to University of Virginia via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to University of Virginia via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, and Charlottesville in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Cary to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to University of Virginia is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Cary to University of Virginia.
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