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Trip Summary

4 trains operate daily from Cary to Virginia Beach. The train trip from Cary to Virginia Beach is usually about 12 hours and 10 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Distance172 mi (277 km)
Fastest train10h 13m
Lowest price£45.93
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

What is the price of a train ticket from Cary to Virginia Beach?

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Cary to Virginia Beach was £55.98. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Virginia Beach if you book your train tickets at least 28 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra £12.12.

Average prices by travel date

£83£55£28MarApr

Over the next 30 days, the average cost of a one-way train trip from Cary to Virginia Beach will vary between £51 and £73. Planning a train trip to Virginia Beach within the upcoming week? The cheapest train ticket you can find from Cary over the next 7 days is £55. Make sure to book your trip as soon as possible as train fares tend to go up as you get closer to your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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Mark your calendar for January if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Cary to Virginia Beach. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of £55. If you're planning a trip from Cary to Virginia Beach during October, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about £108 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Prices as travel date approaches

£79£63£48£32£163020100

If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 28 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Virginia Beach from Cary will be about £12.12 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from Cary to Virginia Beach?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Cary to Virginia Beach. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak412h 10m£61.53
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 4 Amtrak trains from Cary to Virginia Beach every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £46.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Cary to Virginia Beach, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Cary and Virginia Beach is approximately 172 miles, or 277 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cary to Virginia Beach. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Cary at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 09:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Virginia Beach to Cary.

City Information

Cary

Cary, NC, US - CYN-0

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Cary is a town in North Carolina's Research Triangle and a fast-growing suburb of Raleigh. Known for its robust dining scene and the sports teams it hosts, Cary is a top destination in the Raleigh-Durham area. North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage share the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, and the city also hosts the USA Baseball National Training Complex, where you can attend many amateur and pre-professional baseball events throughout the year.

Outdoor enthusiasts can check out hiking and running trails on the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and American Tobacco Trail, a 22-mile rail-trail from Durham to Wake County.

The city of Cary also features a bustling craft beer scene, best experienced at one of its taverns, pubs, ale houses, or breweries. Fortnight Brewing Company and Bond Brothers Beer Company are two of many to check out. Downtown Cary is a charming neighborhood teeming with cafes, art centers, neighborhood bars, boutique hotels, and outdoor green spaces. Of course, the highlight of any visit to Cary is its dining scene: lick the barbecue sauce from your fingers at Brew N Que or savor a pastry at La Farm Bakery.

Three Amtrak trains, the Carolinian, Piedmont, and Silver Service, stop in Cary on their north-south routes. Train service makes it easy to reach Charlotte, New York, and Miami from Cary. Access intercity bus service in nearby Raleigh, where Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Wanda Coach, and more provide service to destinations throughout the South and the country at large.

Virginia Beach

While boasting a suburban atmosphere that will make anyone jealous of an East Coast life, Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia by population and one of the state's best destinations. Positioned at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, its primary focus has always been its oceanfront location.

In the record books as having the longest pleasure beach in the world, the soft golden sands of Virginia Beach stretch for miles. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to take a stroll or bike along the three-mile boardwalk lined with cafés.

A block back, Atlantic Avenue plays host to Virginia Beach's dining scene, which incorporates everything from well-known names to family-run restaurants specializing in the bay's seafood.

But for all the glitz and glamour of Atlantic Avenue, it's Virginia Beach's natural splendors that will have you coming back again and again. As it twists with the coastline to become Shore Drive, you'll reach First Landing State Park. It preserves the spot at which English colonists first arrived on U.S. soil in 1607 after a five-month voyage. Meanwhile, out to sea, there's a chance to spot humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins.

The city’s central location on the Atlantic coastline means there are many destinations you can visit from Virginia Beach for very cheap. The busiest terminus in Virginia Beach is on Northampton Boulevard. It sees buses reach New York City in around eight hours. Head to Norfolk, and you can also jump on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train service to Boston.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Cary?

Main departure station: 211 N Academy St

There is one train station in Cary.

All train stations in Cary:

  • 211 N Academy St

Where is the train station in Virginia Beach?

Main arrival station: Park Avenue & 20th Street

Virginia Beach has one train station.

Train stations in Virginia Beach:

  • Park Avenue & 20th Street

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