There are 4 ways to get from North Carolina to Cary by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 8m$30–45Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Carycar 130.6 mi
2h 55m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
4h 13m$92–142Fly, bus, line 310 bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
4h 3m$68–468
North Carolina to Cary by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Cary is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Cary is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station 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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from North Carolina station to Cary. However, there are services departing from 7th St Station and arriving at Cary via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between North Carolina and Cary is 156 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from North Carolina to Cary, including transfers.
North Carolina to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
North Carolina to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Cary is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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Booking & Getting There
North Carolina to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
North Carolina to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Cary is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from North Carolina to Cary.
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