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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cary, NC for Alexandria, VA on Sun, Apr 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct buses cover the 368 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:20 AM4h35Cary, NC6:55 AMAlexandria, VA$381One-way0 transfers- 11:15 PM4h50Cary, NC4:05 AMAlexandria, VA$601One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 AM4h35Cary, NC6:55 AMAlexandria, VA$381One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 PM4h50Cary, NC4:05 AMAlexandria, VA$601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $258 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Live departures
Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 5h40 | 8:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 5h35 | 10:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixBus | 7:15 PM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 5h35 | 12:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 4h50 | 3:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
| 1:20 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 4h35 | 5:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 5h10 | 7:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:20 AM Cary, NC | 4h35 | 6:55 AM Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA
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Buses from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Cary, NC to Alexandria, VA
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