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How to get fromGastonia to Carowindsby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gastonia to Carowinds by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 501 tram via Charlotte

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gastonia to Charlottebus bus Hcl 12
    2. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    2h 8m
    $24–33

  2. Drive  23 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gastonia to Carowindscar car 23 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gastonia to Carowindstaxi taxi 23 mi
    34 min
    $90–110

  4. Bus, line 501 tram

    1. Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus bus 85x
    2. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    2h 11m
    $23–29

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  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gastonia to Carowinds. However, you can take the bus to Charlotte, 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 take the taxi to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can drive from Gastonia to Carowinds in around 34 min.

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