PA → NC · about 350 miles
Philadelphia to Cary train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Cary. The fastest takes 10 hours 28 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:56 AM and the last at 8:58 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 10h 28m
- First train
- 8:56 AM
- Last train
- 8:58 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia and arrives at Cary. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 10h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 10h 28m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Cary The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Cary
- Cary Amtrak station Map of Cary Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Cary to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Cary?
The fastest direct train takes 10 hours 28 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Cary?
The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:58 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Cary?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Cary leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.