What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Cary is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Cary?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Cary is to subway and fly and bus and line 310 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $550 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Cary. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Cary Depot via Dunn Loring Metro, Springfield Bus Stop, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Cary?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Cary. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Cary?

The distance between Fairfax and Cary is 258 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Cary without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $95 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Cary?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Fairfax to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Cary bus from?

Fairfax to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Cary train from?

Fairfax to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Fairfax to Cary?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Cary is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Fairfax to Cary bus arrive?

Fairfax to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Fairfax to Cary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairfax to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Cary is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Fairfax to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 546+ hotels available in Cary.

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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 310 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - 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 30m
$560–1,412
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cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
9h 28m
$43–87
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain Floridian / ...
7h 54m
$97–202
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Carycar 260.4 mi
4h 44m
$48–69
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 310 bus
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - 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 41m
$370–1,411
Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
5h 31m
$210–407
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
5h 45m
$176–891
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
5h 50m
$126–560

Fairfax to Cary by bus and train (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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