There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
4h 53m$95–145Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte, NC to Carycar 131.6 mi
2h 53m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 34m$29–49Line 8 bus, fly, bus, line 310 bus
- Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
4h 49m$62–394
Charlotte, NC to Cary by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary. However, there are services departing from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and arriving at Cary Depot via Charlotte Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte, NC 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, NC and Cary is 171 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary, including transfers.
Charlotte, NC to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte, NC to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Cary is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Cary.
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