What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Cary is to bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd which costs $26 - $55 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Cary?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Cary is to fly and bus and line 310 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Cary. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cary Depot via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Cary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Cary. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Cary?

The distance between Washington, DC and Cary is 275 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Cary?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Washington, DC to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Cary bus from?

Washington, DC to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Cary train from?

Washington, DC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington, DC to Cary?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Cary is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $430 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Cary bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Cary bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Cary train arrive?

Washington, DC to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Cary is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Washington, DC to Cary.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to Cary?

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Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 263+ hotels available in Cary.

Washington, DC to Cary - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Washington, DC to Cary by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
6h 15m
$43–109
Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to 7 Star Tobacco - RaleighNew York
7h 25m
$26–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to CaryFloridian / ...
6h 18m
$50–430
Drive 269 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Cary269 mi
4h 47m
$50–71
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, line 310 bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)DCA - RDU
2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depot
4h 19m
$89–610
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)BWI - RDU
4h 29m
$122–918
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IAD - RDU
4h 57m
$164–664

Washington, DC to Cary by bus and foot

61Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $50–430 and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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