There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Carowinds by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
4h 3m$44–66Drive 153.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Carowindscar 153.7 mi
2h 40m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 14m$100–149Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
5h 8m$91–534Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
6h 39m$35–69
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Carowinds is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Carowinds is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Durham and Carowinds is 159 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Durham to Carowinds, including transfers.
Durham to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Carowinds is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Durham to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Carowinds is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Durham to Carowinds.
There are 941+ hotels available in Carowinds.