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North Carolina's Amtrak offers 6 trains daily at
Cary Depot
211 North Academy Street

Hours: Passenger waiting room is open daily from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Station is unattended.

Parking: Limited free short- and long-term parking available.

Buy your tickets:

  • online at Amtrak.com.
  • by picking up in-station red phone for reservation number,
    pay conductor on train.
  • by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Cary Station's Train Schedule: Effective 5-11-2009
Southbound
Departs:
7:02 am
#73 Piedmont
Raleigh to Charlotte
5:03 pm
#79 Carolinian
New York to Charlotte
9:27 pm
#91 Silver Star
New York to Miami
Northbound
8:15 am
#92 Silver Star
Miami to New York
10:43 am
#80 Carolinian
Charlotte to New York
7:59 pm
#74 Piedmont
Charlotte to Raleigh

Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Checked baggage service is not available at this station.

Carry-on Baggage Guidelines:
Passengers may carry only two (2) pieces of baggage on board trains, not including purses, laptops, strollers, etc. Bags may not weigh more than 50 lbs. each and may not exceed a size of 28 x 22 x 14 inches. Passengers must be able to safely carry their own baggage. NOTE: All carry-on bags must have tags with the passenger's name, address and phone number.

BIkes on Board Available at this Station
Bike rack spaces are available on Trains 73/74. Reservations required. No handing fee.

Transit Connections: C-tran, 919-481-2020, Triangle Transit Authority, 919-549-9999
Taxis: NC Taxi Limo & Shuttle Service-481-2888 or toll free 877-462-8294.
Union Cab Company-919-481-9646.
Triangle Yellow Cab (call one hour ahead) 919-832-5811.
Rental Cars: Enterprise-919-833-8788, 1-800-736-8222, Budget-919-878-0861, 1-800-527-0700

Visitor Information:
Cary Chamber of Commerce
800-919-CARY, 919-467-1016