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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $421 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $458 (€370).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.20 (€-7.44). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 71 Piedmont6:42 AM3h01Cary Station, Cary, NC9:43 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
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- 71 Piedmont6:42 AM3h01Cary Station, Cary, NC9:43 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA19036:39 AM1h05Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:44 AMDouglas International Airport$4701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 77 Piedmont3:57 PM3h09Cary Station, Cary, NC7:06 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 73 Piedmont10:17 AM3h13Cary Station, Cary, NC1:30 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 75 Piedmont1:17 PM3h13Cary Station, Cary, NC4:30 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM2h45Raleigh, Bus Station9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$401One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM2h55Raleigh, Bus Station12:25 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$421One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM3h25Raleigh, Bus Station3:55 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$431One-way0 transfers
AA4765+AA37711:59 AM5h43Raleigh-Durham International Airport5:42 PMDouglas International Airport$4361One-way1 transfer- AA4765+AA312011:59 AM7h21Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:20 PMDouglas International Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
- AA4805+AA4936:00 AM8h00Raleigh-Durham International Airport2:00 PMDouglas International Airport$4421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $421 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $458 (€370).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cary, NC and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cary Station, Cary, NC and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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