There are 6 ways to get from Carowinds to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
5h 22m$118–179Drive 151.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carowinds to Raleighcar 151.5 mi
3h 19m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 31m$47–77Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
4h 50m$84–455Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleighcar
5h 23m$89–390Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane CLT - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
5h 35m$90–388
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carowinds to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via South Blvd & Sharon Rd West, Scaleybark Station Bus Bay, Ashley Rd & Alleghany St, Charlotte Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Carowinds station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Sharon Rd West Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Carowinds and Raleigh is 190 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carowinds to Raleigh, including transfers.
Carowinds to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Carowinds to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Carowinds, SC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Carowinds to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Carowinds to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carowinds to Raleigh is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Carowinds to Raleigh.
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