Cary is a wonderful place to live with many exciting cities surrounding it. If you’re coming to town after a separation from your spouse or you are here to attend a court hearing, you have options when it comes to transit. This article will go over how to get into town, how to get around town, and specifics for getting to court.
Travel By Flight
The local airport is located about 15 minutes north of Cary, strategically located in Morrisville with quick access to Durham, Chapel Hill, Research Triangle Park and Raleigh. It is located just off of I-40 which will take you to Cary.
If you are a recent divorcee living in Cary, RDU airport is your go to resource for travel. It is by far the biggest airport in the area and is easy to get to from many of the area’s most trafficked locations. Business or pleasure, family or solo adventures, there are many cities across the US with nonstop options as well as 2 direct international flight locations.
RDU supports flights from the following carriers and their regional partners:
AirTran
Air Canada
American Airlines
Delta
Frontier
JetBlue
Southwest Airlines
United
U.S. Airways
Parking couldn’t be easier at RDU – There is a parking deck centrally located between the two terminals offering both hourly and daily parking. There are also park-and-ride lots available for long-term parking. The website provides maps to the parking lots and useful airport information.
Once you have landed, you will find that transportation from the airport is easy. Should you prefer to have a taxi take you to your destination in Durham, you will find taxi dispatchers located outside of both terminals. Additionally, if you are staying in some Durham hotels, the hotel might provide transportation from the airport via a shuttle or courtesy car. You can also rent a car at the airport from Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budge, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, or Thrifty car rental companies. Lastly, if none of the transportation resources mentioned here suit your needs, visit the RDU website and there you will find information about private cars, limos, Greyhound busses, and the regional Triangle Transit Bus.
Our last piece of advice is to make sure you confirm your airport transportation in advance. While taxis are plentiful, you will need to make sure your hotel offers a shuttle if you chose that route, or you might need to check the bus schedules to ensure they are running when you need them.
Travel By Train
Traveling by train can offer certain perks; it is less expensive than flying, and sometimes less expensive than driving. Amtrak trains have varying amenities; some have sleeping quarters, wireless Internet, and separate dining cars. Also, if you travel by train you can fill the time by doing work, reading, sleeping, or simply relaxing whereas if you are traveling by car you will spend those hours driving.
While it is less practical to take the train when traveling a long distance, it is an easy way to commute to Charlotte, Greensboro, or other North Carolina cities. For example, a round trip ticket from Cary to Charlotte is as cheap as $26 for coach and $44 for business class, taking about three hours each way.
If you have children living in another part of the state, for instance Charlotte or Greensboro, you can hop on the train and make it to a baseball game or swim meet with ease. The train can also be a fun adventure for your children; you could board the train in Cary, get off in Raleigh, and walk to Marbles kids museum for a fun activity.
Many types of people are finding travel by train to be more and more appealing in the Triangle. Whether you travel for business, are simply traveling to exercise visitation rights, or want to take your kids on a fun trip to another city, the train can be a great way to travel.
Cary’s Amtrak station is located downtown on North Academy Street, just minutes from many restaurants and hotels. For those who need to update their North Carolina driver’s license, it’s also down the street from the DMV.
Travel By Bus
Cary Triangle Transit Authority (city bus)
The Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) is the best bus option for those living in Cary. The TTA provides regional bus and shuttle service for the entire Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Rides cost around $2 each way, but due to COVID-19, all fares are currently free. There is more detailed fare information as well as schedules and maps on the TTA website listed above.
Rental Car
Cary has several car rental services available, most notably Enterprise in addition to a few smaller local rental car agencies. More options are available close by at the RDU airport. You can view the locations of local rental car services here.
Taxis and Car Services
While it is certainly easy to arrange to travel by taxi in Durham, it is not as easy as walking out to the street and hailing one. You’ll need to arrange travel by taxi or car service in advance. The following companies are equipped to handle these transportation needs:
Taxis:
Private Cars:
Special Tips for Those Traveling to Attend Court
There are many reasons you might find yourself needing to travel to appear in the Wake County Courthouse. Perhaps your divorce proceedings are being held in Wake County, or maybe you are appearing as a witness in someone else’s divorce proceedings. You could simply be attending the hearing to provide emotional support for a friend or loved one. Whatever the reason, we want you to know that it is easy to arrange this type of travel.
The Wake County Courthouse is located in nearby Raleigh at 300 S Salisbury St. They are open every Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5pm, excluding government holidays.
To get there from Cary, you can take the 300 bus line straight to the courthouse if you are close enough to that route, about a 30 minute ride, or you can take a car or taxi do shorten the time to about 15 minutes.
