There are 5 ways to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Charlotte, NCbus Richmond
5h 56m$158–208Drive 311.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kings Dominion to Carowindscar 311.2 mi
5h 50m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 23m$167–312Taxi, fly
- 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
3h 40m$188–679Bus via Turning Point @ VCC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 37m$101–151
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kings Dominion to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt and arriving at Charlotte, NC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
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 9h 23m.
The distance between Kings Dominion and Carowinds is 316 miles. The road distance is 313 miles.
The best way to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Kings Dominion to Carowinds, including transfers.
Kings Dominion to Carowinds bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt 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 bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $150 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Kings Dominion, VA, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Charlotte, NC twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Charlotte, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $50–75
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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Booking & Getting There
Kings Dominion to Carowinds bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Charlotte, NC 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 50m to drive from Kings Dominion to Carowinds.
There are 941+ hotels available in Carowinds.