How much is the train ticket from Cary to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Cary to Washington start at ZAR 893. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,033. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Cary to Washington?

The average train trip from Cary to Washington takes 6h 39m and covers 380 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 34m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Cary to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cary to Washington?

The earliest train from Cary to Washington departs at 8:33am. The latest train departs at 9:57am.

Train Cary to Washington from ZAR 843 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Cary to Washington on June 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:33am	Cary Station	6h 39m	3:12pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:47am	Cary Station	6h 44m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:16 PM EDT.

Get from Cary to Washington

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 6 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 893, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 39mAverage Duration

380 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,826 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5826 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 893

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cary, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cary to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Cary to Washington start at ZAR 893. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,033. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cary to Washington?
The average train trip from Cary to Washington takes 6h 39m and covers 380 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 34m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Cary to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cary to Washington?
The earliest train from Cary to Washington departs at 8:33am. The latest train departs at 9:57am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-16

ZAR 2,091

06-17

ZAR 1,383

Today

ZAR 2,748

06-19

ZAR 1,770

06-20

ZAR 7,620

06-21

ZAR 1,770

06-22

ZAR 1,703

06-23

ZAR 1,214

The cheapest trip from Cary, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jun 23, 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,214

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cary, US to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ZAR 1,214 to ZAR 7,620 for a train ticket from Cary, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 1,214 which is on 2026-06-23.