There are 4 ways to get from Glen Allen to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (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$79–156Drive 172 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Carycar 172 mi
3h 13m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Henrico to Durhambus FlixBus 2470 / ...
5h 9m$48–73Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
5h 22m$466–615
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
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 Henrico and arriving at Cary Depot via Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
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 $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Glen Allen to Cary, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Cary bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Henrico 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 $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $650 and takes 5h 22m.
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 $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Henrico to Durham once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Henrico to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Henrico to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Glen Allen to Cary bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Durham 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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