There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Carowinds by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 38m$57–88Drive 239.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Carowindscar 239.1 mi
4h 22m$44–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
7h 14m$83–175Fly, line 501 tram, line 55 bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ATL - CLT
- Take the tram from Tyvola Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram
- Take the bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite Stbus
4h 9m$96–520Bus via Doraville Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus Charlotte
9h 21m$72–102
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Carowinds is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Carowinds is to fly and line 501 tram and line 55 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta 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 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Atlanta and Carowinds is 260 miles. The road distance is 240.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Atlanta to Carowinds, including transfers.
Atlanta to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Carowinds is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Atlanta to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Carowinds is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Atlanta to Carowinds.
There are 941+ hotels available in Carowinds.