There are 9 ways to get from Cary to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane RDU - ATL
3h 49m$98–416Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 18m$49–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
9h 46m$100–229Drive 372.1 mi
- Drive from Cary to Atlantacar 372.1 mi
7h$68–99Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Cary to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane OAJ - ATL
4h 6m$68–332Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GSO - ATL
6h 8m$76–388Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane FAY - ATL
5h 47m$80–361Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CLT - ATL
6h 42m$149–438Bus via Athens (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0642
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0642
13h 11m$79–144
Cary to Atlanta by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Atlanta is to bus which costs $45 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Athens Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Cary and Atlanta is 381 miles. The road distance is 374.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cary to Atlanta, including transfers.
Cary to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 8h 18m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Athens Transit Center station.
Cary to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Atlanta is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Cary to Atlanta.
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