There are 4 ways to get from Glen Allen to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Carytrain Floridian / ...
4h 6m$64–136Drive 172 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Carycar 172 mi
3h 13m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 20m$64–89Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
5h 20m$126–535
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Cary is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Cary is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen to Cary. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Cary Depot via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Cary is 205 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Cary without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Glen Allen to Cary, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Glen Allen to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Cary is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Glen Allen to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Glen Allen to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Cary is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Glen Allen to Cary.
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