There are 11 ways to get from Newark to Cary by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
4h 44m$158–811Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
10h 28m$79–125Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Carytrain Floridian / ...
10h 2m$136–302Drive 485 mi
- Drive from Newark to Carycar 485 mi
8h 50m$89–128Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 310 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
5h 21m$403–1,335Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 310 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
6h 4m$137–473Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
5h 52m$160–785Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
5h 55m$98–967Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 310 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane HPN - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
7h 41m$144–737Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Carytrain Carolinian
12h 2m$130–310Bus via Durham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
13h 44m$93–149
Newark to Cary by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Cary is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Cary is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Cary Depot via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Cary. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Newark and Cary is 439 miles. The road distance is 487.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Cary without a car is to train via Washington which takes 10h 2m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Newark to Cary, including transfers.
Newark to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Cary is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 10h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Cary via Washington Union Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Newark to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Cary is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Newark to Cary.
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