There are 4 ways to get from Carowinds to Kings Island by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane CLT - CVG
- Take the bus from Government Square Area F to Kings Island Park & Ridebus
7h 30m$108–617Drive 473.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carowinds to Kings Islandcar 473.2 mi
8h 8m$87–125Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensborobus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus
18h 34m$152–284Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Miami University, OHbus
- Take the taxi from Miami University, OH to Kings Islandtaxi
22h 54m$205–443
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Kings Island is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carowinds to Kings Island is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Carowinds to Kings Island. However, there are services departing from Charlotte, NC and arriving at Kings Island Park & Ride via Coble Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, 7Th St & Plum St and Government Square Area F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
The distance between Carowinds and Kings Island is 395 miles. The road distance is 475.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carowinds to Kings Island without a car is to bus which takes 18h 34m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Carowinds to Kings Island, including transfers.
Carowinds to Kings Island bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Charlotte, NC station.
Carowinds to Kings Island bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carowinds to Kings Island is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Carowinds to Kings Island.
There are 186+ hotels available in Kings Island.
What companies run services between Carowinds, SC, USA and Kings Island, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carowinds to Kings Island via Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, Coble Transportation Center, Winston-Salem Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, Columbus, Cincinnati, 7Th St & Plum St, Government Square Area A, Government Square Area F, and Kings Island Park & Ride in around 18h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 513-632-7575
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-metro.com
Bus from Government Square Area F to Kings Island Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- go-metro.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Miami University, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Columbus to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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