There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to CaryFloridian / ...
5h 47m$34–312Drive 176.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Cary176.4 mi
3h 40m$33–47Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0654s
7h 52m$34–69Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ORF - RDU
5h 11m$238–426
Chesapeake to Cary by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Cary is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Cary is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Cary. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Cary Depot via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Cary. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Cary via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Cary is 257 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Cary without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $30 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chesapeake to Cary, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Cary is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $30 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $430 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Cary via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Chesapeake to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Cary is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Chesapeake to Cary.
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