What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Cary is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Cary?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Cary is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Cary. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Cary Depot via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from The Villages to Cary?

The distance between The Villages and Cary is 620 miles. The road distance is 569.1 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Cary without a car is to taxi and train which takes 13h 32m and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Cary?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from The Villages to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Cary bus from?

The Villages to Cary bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Cary bus arrive?

The Villages to Cary bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from The Villages to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Cary is 569 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from The Villages to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 533+ hotels available in Cary.

The Villages to Cary - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, taxi

There are 8 ways to get from The Villages to Cary by shuttle, plane, taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Orlando, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal A
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)MCO - RDU
5h 36m
$138–395
Drive 565.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Cary565.8 mi
10h 2m
$104–150
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Deland
2. Take the train from Deland to CaryFloridian
13h 32m
$162–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to JacksonvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Raleigh Bus StationFlixBus N2472
14h 42m
Shuttle to Tampa, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)TPA - RDU
6h 38m
$152–371
Bus to Jacksonville, fly
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)JAX - RDU
9h 24m
Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ocala to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)GNV - RDU
8h 55m
$135–506
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to JacksonvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to CaryFloridian
14h 6m

Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 616.1 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Cary Depot via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 14h 42m.

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