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How to get fromIrvine to Caryby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Cary by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    8h 40m
    $197–553

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    2d 21h
    $837–1,959

  3. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Statesvillebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Statesville to Kannapolistaxi taxi
    6. Take the train from Kannapolis to Carytrain train
    2d 22h
    $535–1,030

  4. Drive 2,503.5 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Carycar car 2,503.5 mi
    40h 44m
    $457–660

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    9h 27m
    $202–491

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    10h 7m
    $269–1,010

Irvine to Cary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$837Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,221.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Cary via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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