There are 7 ways to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Richmond International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kings Dominion to Richmond-Airport-RICtaxi
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
4h 54m$172–660Drive 311.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kings Dominion to Carowindscar 311.2 mi
5h 51m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 39m$181–313Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
10h 39m$90–147Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ashland Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
7h 38m$194–903Taxi, bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the taxi from Kings Dominion to Richmond Staples Mill Road Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
7h 40m$181–581Bus via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Ashland to Raleighbus Acb 1222
- Take the bus from Raleigh to Charlottebus Acb 1202
10h 53m$125–182
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kings Dominion to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Turning Point @ VCC and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Government Center Eastbound Station, Richmond, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kings Dominion station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Kings Dominion and Carowinds is 307 miles. The road distance is 313 miles.
The best way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds, including transfers.
Kings Dominion to Carowinds bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Richmond station.
Kings Dominion to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $180 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Kings Dominion, VA, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ashland Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–110
Bus from Ashland to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Raleigh to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
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More Questions & Answers
Kings Dominion to Carowinds bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Kings Dominion to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kings Dominion to Carowinds is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Kings Dominion to Carowinds.
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