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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cary, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cary, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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€85 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cary, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cary, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cary, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $53 (€42).
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $99 (€79).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cary, NC and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Piedmont Triad International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cary Station, Cary, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Wonder Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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