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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds is to drive and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Carowinds?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus - Mound St, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Carowinds?

The distance between Cincinnati and Carowinds is 370 miles. The road distance is 434.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 16h 22m and costs $95 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Carowinds bus from?

Cincinnati to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Carowinds?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 16h 22m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Carowinds bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Carowinds?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Carowinds is 434 miles. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Cincinnati to Carowinds.

Where can I stay near Carowinds?

There are 910+ hotels available in Carowinds.

Cincinnati to Carowinds - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 08 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Covington
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CVG - CLT
6h 9m
$104–610
Drive 431.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Carowindscar 431.9 mi
9h 55m
$79–114
Bus via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus FlixBus N2642
2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Columbus
16h 22m
$97–175
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LEX - CLT
6h 8m
$118–682
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SDF - CLT
6h 25m
$116–637
Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus
3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DAY - CLT
8h 56m
$130–727
Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus
2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CMH - CLT
8h 57m
$136–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Louisville
2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
17h 8m
$90–203

Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.2 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 4 times a day. 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 - Mound St, 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 16h 22m.

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How to get fromCincinnati to Carowindsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Carowinds by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Fly from Covington

Drive 431.9 mi

Bus via Columbus

Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly

Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

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