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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 an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €457.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€78 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €457 Average price | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cary, NC to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Cary, NC to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cary, NC to Washington, DC costing on average €78.
A bus is €406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Washington, DC costing on average €457.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€32. The journey takes 6h 43m versus 4h 27m 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 Washington, DC
How to get from Cary, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
1:55 AM 5h10 Cary, NC 7:05 AM Washington, DC €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:55 AM 5h10 Cary, NC 7:05 AM Washington, DC €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 AM 5h10 Cary, NC 7:05 AM Washington, DC €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 PM 5h35 Cary, NC 12:50 AM Washington, DC €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cary, NC to Washington, DC costing on average €78.
A bus is €406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Washington, DC costing on average €457.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
- Around 99 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 United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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