There are 4 ways to get from Summerville to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Carytrain Carolinian
7h 28m$72–167Drive 240 mi
cheapest- Drive from Summerville to Carycar 240 mi
5h 6m$44–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
10h 44m$57–107Fly
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHS - RDU
5h 14m$330–694
Summerville to Cary by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Summerville to Cary is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Summerville to Cary is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Summerville to Cary. However, there are services departing from Summerville and arriving at Cary Depot via Charleston Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Hillsborough St at Jones Franklin Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Summerville station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Cary via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Summerville and Cary is 282 miles. The road distance is 241.4 miles.
The best way to get from Summerville to Cary without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Summerville to Cary, including transfers.
Summerville to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Summerville to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Summerville to Cary is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Summerville to Cary via Charleston Bus Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Selma Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Summerville to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Summerville to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Summerville to Cary is 241 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Summerville to Cary.
There are 608+ hotels available in Cary.





