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How to get fromCary to Carowindsby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cary to Carowinds by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 501 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    5h 51m
    $58–114

  2. Drive 143.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Carowindscar car 143.8 mi
    3h 9m
    $27–38

  3. Line 310 bus, line 700 bus, bus, line 501 tram

    1. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus bus 310
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Stationbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    7h 32m
    $32–60

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  • Distance: 181.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cary to Carowinds. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to Sharon Rd West Station, walk to Sharon Road West Station, take the line 55 bus to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, then walk to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Carowinds via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, 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 7h 32m.

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