There are 7 ways to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 1 bus to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Pocahontas Trl at BG England Lot to Elmhurst St at Lee Hallbus
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHF - CLT
6h 49m$80–462Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
11h 56m$54–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
14h 23m$132–298Drive 331.4 mi
- Drive from Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster) to Carowindscar 331.4 mi
5h 54m$61–88Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
7h 50m$108–524Train to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
8h 24m$104–596Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
14h 38m$74–124
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Pocahontas Trl at BG Brewery and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Busch Gardens Williamsburg station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Carowinds is 316 miles. The road distance is 333.3 miles.
The best way to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds, including transfers.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds via Pocahontas Trl at BG Brewery, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, 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 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds via Pocahontas Trl at BG Brewery, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Amtrak Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 757-220-5493
- Website
- WATA
Bus from Pocahontas Trl at BG England Lot to Elmhurst St at Lee Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- WATA
- seniors 65+, students and Medicare
- $1
- Standard Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Carowinds.
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