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Cary to Southern Pines Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Cary and Southern Pines. The average train journey from Cary to Southern Pines takes 2 hours and 37 minutes, but some Amtrak Floridian train trips are as short as one hour and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 55 mi (88 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 10m |
| Lowest price | $8.00 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Cary to Southern Pines?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Cary to Southern Pines was $19.83. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 17 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $13.57 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Cary to Southern Pines by month
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Cary to Southern Pines on Wanderu at least 17 days ahead of time, you can save about $13.57 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Cary to Southern Pines?
2 train services operate from Cary to Southern Pines. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 4h 4m | $31.61 |
Amtrak Floridian | 1 | 1h 10m | $19.93 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from Cary to Southern Pines every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $18.
Amtrak Floridian train tickets from Cary to Southern Pines start from $8, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Floridian schedules to Southern Pines. Amtrak Floridian in Cary leaves from 211 N Academy St . And in Southern Pines trains arrive at 235 NW Broad St .
From Cary to Southern Pines train travel on Amtrak Floridian takes 1 hours and 10 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Southern Pines on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Floridian scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Cary.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Cary to Southern Pines
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Cary to Southern Pines on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Cary at 5:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Cary twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Southern Pines faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Southern Pines to Cary.
City Information
Cary
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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.
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 Southern Pines?
Main arrival station: 235 NW Broad St
Southern Pines has one train station.
All train stations in Southern Pines:
235 NW Broad St
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