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How to get fromGeorge Mason University to Caryby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from George Mason University to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 6m
    $97–202

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    9h 40m
    $43–87

  3. Drive 260 mi

    1. Drive from George Mason University to Carycar car 260 mi
    4h 43m
    $48–69

  4. Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 310 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay Lbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus bus
    5h 7m
    $562–1,414

  5. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 310 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay Lbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus bus
    5h 18m
    $372–1,414

  6. Bus, subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 310 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay Lbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    4. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus bus
    6h 8m
    $212–409

  7. 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 plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    6h 22m
    $179–893

  8. 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 plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    6h 26m
    $129–563

George Mason University to Cary by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between George Mason University, 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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