There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Washington by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Line 310 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
3h 17m$556–1,206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 24m$40–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 39m$80–190Drive 265.9 mi
- Drive from Cary to Washingtoncar 265.9 mi
4h 51m$49–71Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 2m$52–348Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- 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
4h 11m$188–908Train 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
3h 56m$134–683Train 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 48m$111–496
Cary to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Washington is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Washington is to line 310 bus and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Washington Union Station via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cary and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Cary and Washington is 242 miles. The road distance is 267.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cary to Washington, including transfers.
Cary to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Cary to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Washington is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cary to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Washington is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Cary to Washington.
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