There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Carowinds by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 43m$42–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
8h 30m$89–173Drive 239.1 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Carowindscar 239.1 mi
4h 21m$44–63Fly
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ATL - CLT
5h 26m$84–562Bus via Doraville Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus Charlotte
10h 34m$66–178
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Carowinds is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Carowinds is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
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 6h 43m.
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 8h 30m.
The distance between Atlanta and Carowinds is 261 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 6h 43m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 6h 43m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 5h 26m.
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 $35–70 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Atlanta to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
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More Questions & Answers
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 21m to drive from Atlanta to Carowinds.
There are 812+ hotels available in Carowinds.