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How to get fromCary to Helenby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cary to Helen by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi
    8h 36m
    $115–207

  2. Drive 324.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Helencar324.3 mi
    6h 34m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to GainesvillebusGreyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    11h 1m
    $130–200

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeRDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
    3. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    6h 56m
    $197–471

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)planeRDU - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Flying J - Commercebus
    3. Take the taxi from Flying J - Commerce to Helentaxi
    9h 5m
    $400–753

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)planeCLT - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Helencar
    8h 35m
    $84–317

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)planeRDU - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi
    9h 38m
    $231–554

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeGSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    9h 13m
    $180–518

  9. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeFAY - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
    5. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    9h
    $175–562

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Helen, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cary to Helen. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Toccoa Station, then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the line 310 bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 700 bus to Durham Station Gate J, walk to Durham, take the bus to Gainesville, then take the taxi to Helen.

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