There are 8 ways to get from Edison to Cary by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 310 bus
best- Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - 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 58m$179–934Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 48m$69–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Carytrain Carolinian
11h 35m$130–300Drive 465.6 mi
- Drive from Edison to Carycar 465.6 mi
8h 28m$85–123Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
6h 2m$403–1,340Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
6h 30m$137–478Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
6h 11m$171–758Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
6h 21m$97–988
Edison to Cary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Cary is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Cary is to train and fly and bus and line 310 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Cary. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Cary Depot via Washington Union Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick Amtrak Station station and arriving at Cary. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Edison and Cary is 452 miles. The road distance is 468.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Edison to Cary, including transfers.
Edison to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Edison to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Cary is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from New Brunswick to Cary Depot via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Harrington St at Hargett St, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Edison to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Edison to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Cary is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Edison to Cary.
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