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Trips per day123
train lines4
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About Cary

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.

What train companies travel to Cary, North Carolina?

Located in North Carolina, Cary is accessible by train from 60 other cities. You can choose from 123 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Cary on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Train companies serving Cary

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak25614h 12m€105.42
Amtrak Carolinian234h 26m€50.90
Amtrak Piedmont81h 48m€17.18
Amtrak Northeast Regional10h 10m€7.03

  • 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.

  • The Amtrak Carolinian is a passenger train service which connects New York City and Washington, DC to some of the most charming destinations in North Carolina. The Carolinian boasts seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car.

  • To accommodate a growing demand for additional train services in North Carolina, the Amtrak Piedmont was established in 1995, offering connections between Charlotte and Raleigh. The route consists of nine stops, with a complete end-to-end trip taking around three hours. The Amtrak Piedmont runs three times daily in either direction. Each train offers WiFi, lavatories, business and coach class seating, and a cafe car to ensure passengers never have to go hungry.

  • The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. The Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

Which train carrier has the best service to Cary?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Cary by train with Amtrak Piedmont giving them a 4.8 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Piedmont had the most comfortable train service to Cary taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Piedmont offers. They rate Amtrak Piedmont a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Cary punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Piedmont has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Cary, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€5.28 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Cary, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Cary. In the last month, trains from Raleigh to Cary had the lowest average price at €6.74.

The main train station in Cary is 211 N Academy St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Cary.

The closest airport to Cary is Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (RDU), it is located 6 miles from the city center of Cary.
Cary ranks number 5 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 118 in United States. Cary has the second most number of destinations in North Carolina that are connected to Cary by train service. Each day 94 direct train schedules arrive in the Cary.
The population of Cary is 159769. Cary ranks number 7 in terms of population in North Carolina and number 127 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Cary range from €5 for a short trip to Cary, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Cary starts at , and a longer trip by train to Cary can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €18.
People who take the train to Cary are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Cary easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Cary is 211 N Academy St, located just 0.2 miles away. Select 211 N Academy St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Cary. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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