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How to get fromDurham (Station) to Carowindsby bus, tram, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham (Station) to Carowinds by bus, tram, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 501 tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    5h 28m
    $26–49

  2. Bus, line 8 bus, line 501 tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mulberry Church Rd & Queen City Dr to Transit Center- Bay Abus bus 8
    3. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    7h 54m
    $19–50

  3. Train, line 501 tram

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    5h 31m
    $49–101

  4. Drive 153.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham (Station) to Carowindscar car 153.3 mi
    2h 40m
    $28–41

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  • Distance: 159.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Durham (Station), NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durham (Station) to Carowinds. However, you can take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, walk to Trade St & Graham St, take the line 34 bus to Transit Center- Bay A, walk to CTC 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 train from Durham Amtrak Station to Carowinds via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 5h 31m.

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