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How to get fromState College to Caryby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Cary by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SCE - RDU
    6h 18m
    $68–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 48m
    $70–130

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Carytrain train
    14h 6m
    $149–923

  4. Drive 411.7 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Carycar car 411.7 mi
    9h 23m
    $76–109

  5. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SCE - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    8h 4m
    $121–590

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus New York
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    18h 26m
    $202–451

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    20h 26m
    $188–451

State College to Cary by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Cary Depot via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Harrington St at Hargett St, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 12h 48m.

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