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Southern Pines to Cary Train Schedule

Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Southern Pines and Cary. The average train journey from Southern Pines to Cary takes 3 hours and 17 minutes, but some Amtrak Floridian train trips are as short as one hour and 7 minutes.

Distance55 mi (88 km)
Fastest train1h 7m
Lowest price$11.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

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What is the price of a train ticket from Southern Pines to Cary?

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Southern Pines to Cary was $17.50. 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 18 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $21.50 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Monthly avg. prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during January. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Southern Pines to Cary, with the average price at just $14. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in July, when the average price goes up to $23. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Which train should you take from Southern Pines to Cary?

2 train services operate from Southern Pines to Cary. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak15h 27m$31.32

Amtrak Floridian

11h 8m$19.39
  • 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 Southern Pines to Cary every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $21.

  • Amtrak Floridian train tickets from Southern Pines to Cary start from $11, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Amtrak Floridian schedules to Cary. Amtrak Floridian in Southern Pines leaves from 235 NW Broad St . And in Cary trains arrive at 211 N Academy St .

    From Southern Pines to Cary train travel on Amtrak Floridian takes 1 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cary faster, Amtrak Floridian offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 7 minutes.

    If you are looking to travel to Cary on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Floridian scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Southern Pines.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Southern Pines to Cary

The distance between Southern Pines and Cary is approximately 55 miles, or 88 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 7 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains from Southern Pines to Cary are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Southern Pines at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00am. 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 Southern Pines 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 Cary 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 Cary to Southern Pines.

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.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Southern Pines?

Main departure station: 235 NW Broad St

There is one train station in Southern Pines.

All train stations in Southern Pines:

  • 235 NW Broad St

Where is the train station in Cary?

Main arrival station: 211 N Academy St

Cary has one train station.

All train stations in Cary:

  • 211 N Academy St

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