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How to get fromCary to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Cary to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane RDU - AUS
    5h 57m
    $506–958

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane RDU - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    8h 14m
    $126–574

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    33h 42m
    $194–392

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    34h 51m
    $330–714

  5. Drive 1,289.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Austincar car 1,289.1 mi
    22h 34m
    $236–340

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane CLT - AUS
    8h 57m
    $203–857

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    43h 34m
    $442–994

  8. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $640–1,401

Cary to Austin by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration33h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Lavaca/4th via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 33h 42m.

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