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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Wilson to Cary. The train trip from Wilson to Cary is usually about 3 hours and 25 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Carolinian train can get you there in as little as one hour and 36 minutes.
Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 36m |
Lowest price | CA$19.15 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Carolinian |
Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Wilson to Cary?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Wilson to Cary was CA$23.26. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Cary if you book your train tickets at least 17 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra CA$3.52.
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By booking your train trip from Wilson to Cary on Wanderu at least 17 days ahead of time, you can save about CA$3.52 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Wilson to Cary?
2 train services operate from Wilson to Cary. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 5h 17m | CA$29.19 |
Amtrak Carolinian | 1 | 1h 37m | CA$21.11 |
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 Wilson to Cary every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CA$27.
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 runs an average of 1 trips per day between Wilson and Cary, all of which include seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car. The average Amtrak Carolinian ticket price for this route is , and the trip usually lasts around 1 hours and 37 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Wilson to Cary tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Wilson at 4:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 Wilson 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 Wilson.
City Information
Wilson
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Link to image attributionWilson, North Carolina, was historically known as the World's Greatest Tobacco Market. The city is located in Wilson County, home to the eponymous Wilson Botanical Gardens, Wilson Rose Garden, and Lake Wilson. The city also offers several attractions to delight history enthusiasts, like the Imagination Station Science & History Museum and the Freeman Round House of African-American History. Catch a game at local Fleming Stadium, or visit off-season to walk through the NC Baseball Museum on-site. Wilson is also known for its wind-powered sculptures in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park.
Wilson's bars and clubs comprise a fun nightlife and entertainment scene. The city features brewing companies, tequila bars, and wineries so you can have a good time no matter your drink of choice. The best spots for music, shopping, art, and food are in Historic Downtown Wilson.
You can easily travel to Wilson by train or bus from over 30 other cities. Residents and visitors ride the Amtrak Palmetto and Amtrak Carolinian trains or hop on the Tornado Bus, Wanda Coach, and El Expreso Bus. Wilson also features an on-demand micro-transit service called RIDE and is a bicycle-friendly community.
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 Wilson?
Main departure station: 401 E Nash St
There is one train station in Wilson.
All train stations in Wilson:
401 E Nash 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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