There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Cary by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ABQ - RDU
7h 51m$170–804Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
42h 14m$195–417Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CaryFloridian
2d 3h$252–596Drive 1,727.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Cary1,727.8 mi
28h 21m$316–456Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)ABQ - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Cary
10h 49m$180–781Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)ABQ - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
10h 28m$181–867
Albuquerque to Cary by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Cary is to bus which costs $190 - $420 and takes 42h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Cary is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Cary Depot via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham Station Gate J and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Cary. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Cary via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Albuquerque and Cary is 1590 miles. The road distance is 1737.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 42h 14m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Albuquerque to Cary, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Cary is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 42h 14m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Cary Depot via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 42h 14m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Nashville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $95–260
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $130–310
- Business - advance purchase
- $190–750
- Business Class
- $280–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 404-591-2750
- info@southeasternstages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Cary is 2h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 11:06 AM in Albuquerque and 1:06 PM in Cary.
Albuquerque to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Cary is 1738 miles. It takes approximately 28h 21m to drive from Albuquerque to Cary.
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