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How to get fromCary to Isle of Palmsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Isle of Palms by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to SelmatrainCarolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma to Charleston Amtrak StationtrainPalmetto
    6h 31m
    $55–140

  2. Drive 238.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Isle of Palmscar238.6 mi
    5h 19m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Florence Bus StationbusGreyhound US0642
    2. Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Charleston Bus StationbusGreyhound US0641
    9h 37m
    $77–179

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)planeRDU - CHS
    5h 41m
    $145–430

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)planeCLT - CHS
    6h 42m
    $159–465

  6. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Selmatrain
    2. Take the train from Selma to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)planeFAY - CHS
    7h 44m
    $83–491

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)planeRDU - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Isle of Palmscar
    8h 40m
    $70–373

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Isle of Palms, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Cary to Isle of Palms via Selma and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Isle of Palms via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Florence Bus Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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