There are 5 ways to get from Cary to Waxhaw by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, taxi, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 18m$127–196Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Waxhawcar 147.3 mi
3h 2m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh to Charlottebus Acb 1202
5h 40m$128–168Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Waxhawtaxi
3h 51m$150–566Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Waxhawtaxi
4h 28m$204–747
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Waxhaw is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Waxhaw is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Waxhaw. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Charlotte via Raleigh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Waxhaw station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at I-485 Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Cary and Waxhaw is 193 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Waxhaw without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cary to Waxhaw, including transfers.
Cary to Waxhaw bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Raleigh station.
Cary to Waxhaw train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Waxhaw is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Waxhaw, 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Raleigh to Charlotte twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Raleigh to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Waxhaw bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Charlotte station.
Cary to Waxhaw train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Waxhaw is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cary to Waxhaw.
There are 52+ hotels available in Waxhaw.