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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Cary by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PDX - RDU
    9h 59m
    $189–759

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,785–2,845

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Carytrain train
    3d 8h
    $787–1,215

  4. Drive  2,797.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Carycar car 2,797.4 mi
    46h 15m
    $511–738

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PDX - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    11h 11m
    $202–653

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PDX - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    11h 26m
    $307–1,049

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SEA - RDU
    11h 11m
    $278–730

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane PDX - FAY
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Selma Station to Carytrain train
    12h 33m
    $195–702

Portland to Cary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,785Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Cary via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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