There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Carowinds by bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 801 bus, bus, line 501 tram
best- Take the bus from Sumter Laurel South to Broad Marley Northbus 801
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram 501
7h 26m$46–74Drive 82.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Carowindscar 82.2 mi
1h 24m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0644S
7h 37m$22–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Carowinds is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Carowinds is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Sumter Bus Stop, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Columbia and Carowinds is 134 miles. The road distance is 82.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Carowinds without a car is to line 801 bus and bus and line 501 tram which takes 7h 26m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Columbia to Carowinds, including transfers.
Columbia to Carowinds bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Carowinds bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Carowinds is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Columbia to Carowinds.
There are 864+ hotels available in Carowinds.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Carowinds via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, 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 37m.
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Sumter Laurel South to Broad Marley North
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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