How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC

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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $33, and a bus costs an average of $29.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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$35

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3h 49m

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3h 19m

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The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $40 (€32).

A train is $384 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $419 (€337).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Cary, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 53m.

Bus takes on average 3h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlotte, NC and Cary, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC among Omio's users.

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from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Greyhound
    1:25 AM2h45
    Charlotte, NC
    4:10 AMCary, NC
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    1:25 AM2h45
    Charlotte, NC
    4:10 AMCary, NC
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    1:25 AM2h45
    Charlotte, NC
    4:10 AMCary, NC
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:05 PM3h45
    Charlotte, NC
    1:50 AMCary, NC
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:15 PM3h45
    Charlotte, NC
    8:00 PMCary, NC
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    2:25 AM2h45
    Charlotte, NC
    5:10 AMCary, NC
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC

Travel to Cary, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Cary, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $40 (€32).

A train is $384 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC costing on average $419 (€337).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Cary, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 53m.

Bus takes on average 3h 19m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC:
  • 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Cary, NC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Cary, NC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Cary, NC often also extend their vacation to go to High Point, NC, Greensboro, NC, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cary, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.

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