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How to get fromCarowinds to Kings Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Carowinds to Kings Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Dayton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane CLT - DAY
    2. Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Kings Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $191–522

  2. Drive  473.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carowinds to Kings Islandcar car 473.2 mi
    8h 9m
    $87–125

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Limabus bus
    3. Drive from Lima to Meijer @ Executivecar car
    4. Take the bus from Meijer @ Executive to South Hubbus bus 19
    19h 41m
    $151–271

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kings Islandcar car
    5h 40m
    $95–391

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLT - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Kings Islandcar car
    5h 54m
    $139–667

  6. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CLT - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Government Square Area F to Kings Island Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 19m
    $116–641

  7. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane CLT - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Kings Islandcar car
    6h 46m
    $97–402

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Carowinds, SC, USA and Kings Island, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carowinds to Kings Island. However, you can take the taxi to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, take the line 55 bus to Sharon Road West Station, walk to Sharon Rd West Station, take the line 501 vehicle to Tyvola Station, walk to Tyvola Station, take the line 60 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Dayton (DAY), then take the taxi to Kings Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carowinds to Kings Island via Westinghouse Blvd & Wilmar Blvd, Sharon Road West Station, Sharon Rd West Station, CTC Station, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte, Columbus, Lima, Meijer @ Executive, and South Hub in around 19h 41m.

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