There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 310 bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
2h 35m$59–390Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Carycar 136.8 mi
3h 1m$25–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
4h 53m$55–115Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 30m$29–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Cary136.8 mi
3h 1mFly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
3h 33m$120–607Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carycar
3h 23m$71–378
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary is to fly and line 310 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Durham via Transit Center- Bay E and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Cary. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Cary via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Cary is 144 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Cary.
There are 539+ hotels available in Cary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Cary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.