How to get from Richmond to Cary
4 ways, 229 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 3h 6m | $18–108 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 4m | $22–30 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 4m | $435–600 estimated |
| Train | 10h 20m | $82–238 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:32 → 13:345h 2m · 2 changesGreyhound-us Greyhound US0670$20–45
- 08:57 → 13:344h 37m · 3 changesGRTC 14$20–45
- 09:15 → 19:3510h 20m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$82–238
- 09:18 → 12:343h 16m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0670$64–105
- 11:02 → 21:4510h 43m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0670$42–108
- 11:02 → 16:045h 2m · 2 changesGreyhound-us Greyhound US0670$18–40
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Richmond to Cary?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 3h 6m door to door. The straight-line distance is 229 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Richmond to Cary?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $18. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Richmond to Cary?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 10h 20m.
- How much is the bus from Richmond to Cary?
- Buses take about 3h 6m and cost $18–108 depending on operator and seat type. 7 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Cary from Richmond by road?
- About 272 km, roughly 4h 4m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $22–30; tolls and parking are extra.