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How to get fromSan Diego to Caryby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Cary by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    6h 35m
    $165–658

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,807–2,937

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    3d 8h
    $599–955

  4. Drive  2,509 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Carycar car 2,509 mi
    40h 14m
    $458–662

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SAN - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    9h 12m
    $186–582

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    9h 39m
    $219–454

San Diego to Cary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,807Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,202.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Cary via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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