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How to get fromSan Jose to Caryby plane, bus, taxi, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Cary by plane, bus, taxi, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SJC - RDU
    9h 36m
    $208–808

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    9h 3m
    $202–426

  3. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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
    3d 4h
    $662–1,196

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3d 7h
    $1,116–2,382

  5. Drive 2,755.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Carycar car 2,755.1 mi
    45h 18m
    $503–727

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    10h 26m
    $235–868

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MRY - RDU
    12h 47m
    $269–916

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane SJC - FAY
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Selma Station to Carytrain train
    12h 13m
    $226–832

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    12h 24m
    $300–1,036

San Jose to Cary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Cary via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 7h.

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