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

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

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  1. Train, line 501 tram

    best
    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
    $43–92

  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 55m
    $19–50

  3. Bus, line 2 bus, line 12 bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ashley Rd & Alleghany St to Scaleybark Station Bus Baybus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Scaleybark Station Bus Bay to South Blvd & Sharon Rd Westbus bus 12
    6h 54m
    $25–50

  4. Drive  153.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Carowindscar car 153.7 mi
    2h 40m
    $28–41

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  • Distance: 163.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Durham to Carowinds via Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, Ashley Rd & Alleghany St, Scaleybark Station Bus Bay, South Blvd & Sharon Rd West, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 6h 54m.

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