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How to get fromIndianapolis to Carowindsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carowinds by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IND - CLT
    5h 14m
    $125–680

  2. Drive  550.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Carowindscar car 550.1 mi
    10h 44m
    $101–145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus Bsb 32
    16h 15m
    $131–202

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    23h 35m
    $495–769

  5. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane FWA - CLT
    7h 7m
    $145–654

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Concord, line 501 tram

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Concord (USA)plane plane IND - USA
    2. Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram
    5h 18m
    $262–822

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CVG - CLT
    7h 40m
    $152–808

Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Carowinds via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Charlotte, 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 16h 15m.

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