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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Caryby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Cary by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SRQ - RDU
    6h 17m
    $136–817

  2. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly, bus, line 310 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus bus
    6h 54m
    $91–471

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain train Floridian
    16h 5m
    $452–723

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 31m
    $111–170

  5. Drive  661.6 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Carycar car 661.6 mi
    11h 39m
    $121–175

St. Petersburg to Cary by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $390–650 and the journey takes 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Cary Depot via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Harrington St at Hargett St, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 17h 31m.

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