There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Cary by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 5m$28–48Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus New York
4h 36m$19–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Carytrain Floridian / ...
5h 17m$60–140Drive 162.3 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Carycar 162.3 mi
3h 1m$30–43Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
6h 35m$416–556
Richmond to Cary by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cary is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Cary is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Cary. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Cary Depot via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond 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 5h 17m.
The distance between Richmond and Cary is 166 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Richmond to Cary, including transfers.
Richmond to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cary is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
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
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Richmond to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Cary is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Richmond to Cary.
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