There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CVG - CLT
4h 53m$164–980Drive 456.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Carowindscar 456.2 mi
9h 1m$78–113Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus Bsb 32
14h 54m$88–161Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LEX - CLT
4h 52m$112–599Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SDF - CLT
5h 3m$140–704Bus via JW Clay Station Bay
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
17h 12m$135–201
Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds is to drive and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & I-77 via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Carowinds is 369 miles. The road distance is 458.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 14h 54m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 54m.
Cincinnati to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Carowinds is 459 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Cincinnati to Carowinds.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Carowinds via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Charlotte, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, CTC Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & I-77 in around 14h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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