What is the cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh?

The fastest way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carowinds and Raleigh?

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 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carowinds and Raleigh?

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 6h 37m.

How far is it from Carowinds to Raleigh?

The distance between Carowinds and Raleigh is 191 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.

How do I travel from Carowinds to Raleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Carowinds to Raleigh?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Carowinds to Raleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carowinds to Raleigh bus from?

Carowinds to Raleigh bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, depart from South Blvd & Sharon Rd West station.

Where do I catch the Carowinds to Raleigh train from?

Carowinds to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Carowinds to Raleigh?

The best way to get from Carowinds to Raleigh is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and line 2 bus and line 34 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Carowinds to Raleigh bus arrive?

Carowinds to Raleigh bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, arrive at South Blvd & Whitton St station.

Where does the Carowinds to Raleigh train arrive?

Carowinds to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.

Can I drive from Carowinds to Raleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Carowinds to Raleigh is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Carowinds to Raleigh.

Where can I stay near Raleigh?

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Carowinds to Raleigh - 3 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, and line 2 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Carowinds to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
6h 37m
$60–125
Drive 151.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carowinds to Raleighcar 151.5 mi
3h 18m
$28–40
Line 12 bus, line 2 bus, line 34 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from South Blvd & Sharon Rd West to South Blvd & Whitton Stbus 12
2. Take the bus from Scaleybark Station Bus Bay to Ashley Rd & Alleghany Stbus 2
3. Take the bus from Ashley Rd & Alleghany St to Trade St & Graham Stbus 34
4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
7h 45m
$30–58

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Distance: 189.6 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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 $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carowinds to GoRaleigh Station via Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, Sharon Road West Station, South Blvd & Sharon Rd West, South Blvd & Whitton St, Scaleybark Station Bus Bay, Ashley Rd & Alleghany St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 7h 45m.

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