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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. 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 $38, while a flight costs an average of $644.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $644 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg 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 Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $44 (€37).
A train is $606 (€507) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $644 (€538).
Other travel options to Cary, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 49m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 3h 7m 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 Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:50 PM5h07Charlotte, NC6:57 PMCary, NC$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:50 PM5h07Charlotte, NC6:57 PMCary, NC$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:15 PM3h45Charlotte, NC7:00 PMCary, NC$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:05 PM3h45Charlotte, NC1:50 AMCary, NC$431One-way0 transfers- 4:15 PM3h45Charlotte, NC8:00 PMCary, NC$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $44 (€37).
A train is $606 (€507) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $644 (€538).
Other travel options to Cary, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Cary, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Cary Station, Cary, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Cary, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Cary, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Cary, NC by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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