There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ATL - CLT
4h 11m$84–518Bus via Atlanta Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 35m$42–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to Carowinds249.6 mi
4h 33mDrive 249.6 mi
- Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowindscar 249.6 mi
4h 33m$46–66Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
8h 12m$42–76Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus Charlotte
10h 51m$66–178
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds is to bus via Atlanta Bus Station which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta Airport (ATL) station to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Carowinds is 249 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds without a car is to bus via Atlanta Bus Station which takes 7h 35m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds, including transfers.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta Bus Station, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 35m.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Carowinds.
What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Atlanta to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to Carowinds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 775+ hotels available in Carowinds.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Carowinds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





