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How to get fromBurlington to Carowindsby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Burlington to Carowinds by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 501 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    4h 55m
    $40–80

  2. Drive 122.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Carowindscar car 122.2 mi
    2h 9m
    $23–33

  3. Train, bus, line 501 tram

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    5h 48m
    $25–49

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  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Burlington, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Carowinds. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to Sharon Rd West Station, walk to Sharon Road West Station, take the line 55 bus to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, then walk to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Carowinds via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, CTC Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 5h 48m.

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