What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte, NC and Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary. However, there are services departing from Charlotte and arriving at Cary Depot via Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte, NC and Cary?

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 52m.

How far is it from Charlotte, NC to Cary?

The distance between Charlotte, NC and Cary is 171 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

How do I travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte, NC to Cary bus from?

Charlotte, NC to Cary bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Charlotte station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte, NC to Cary train from?

Charlotte, NC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary?

The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Durham, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Charlotte, NC to Cary bus arrive?

Charlotte, NC to Cary bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Durham station.

Where does the Charlotte, NC to Cary train arrive?

Charlotte, NC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Charlotte, NC to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Cary is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 565+ hotels available in Cary.

Charlotte, NC to Cary - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
4h 52m
$55–115
Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Carycar 131.6 mi
2h 53m
$24–35
Bus via Durham
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Durhambus FlixBus N2471
5h 3m
$47–65
Line 8 bus, fly, bus, line 310 bus
1. Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus
2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
4h 51m
$62–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Raleighbus Acb 1201
6h 33m
$53–79

Charlotte, NC to Cary by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Charlotte to Durham twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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