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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m 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 $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $379 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $414 (€339).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
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 AM2h46Cary Station, Cary, NC9:28 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 71 Piedmont6:42 AM2h46Cary Station, Cary, NC9:28 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA19035:01 AM0h59Raleigh-Durham International Airport6:00 AMDouglas International Airport$4561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 75 Piedmont12:57 PM2h58Cary Station, Cary, NC3:55 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 79 Carolinian7:28 PM3h17Cary Station, Cary, NC10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 40 Floridian · 75 Piedmont8:33 AM7h22Cary Station, Cary, NC3:55 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$481One-way1 transfer
- 6:20 AM2h45Raleigh, Bus Station9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$431One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM2h55Raleigh, Bus Station12:25 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 AM3h20Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC11:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$441One-way0 transfers
- AA238111:13 AM1h07Raleigh-Durham International Airport12:20 PMDouglas International Airport$4561One-way0 transfers
- AA24206:41 AM1h07Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:48 AMDouglas International Airport$4561One-way0 transfers
- AA236312:57 PM1h09Raleigh-Durham International Airport2:06 PMDouglas International Airport$4561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $379 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $414 (€339).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 22 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cary Station, Cary, NC and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- 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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