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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

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IND - CLT
    5h 12m
    $124–680

  2. Drive  550.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Carowindscar car 550.1 mi
    10h 45m
    $91–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    15h 55m
    $166–250

  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 34m
    $493–767

  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 5m
    $149–654

  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 17m
    $241–772

  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
    $172–909

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

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Carowinds via Columbus, E Main St & S High St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 15h 55m.

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