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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Carowindsby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 501 tram, line 55 bus

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    1. Take the tram from 3rd/ Convention Center Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    2. Take the bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite Stbus bus 55
    2h 25m
    $3–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlotte to Carowindstaxi taxi 12.2 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  3. Drive 12.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Carowindscar car 12.2 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  4. Line 501 tram, line 55 bus via CTC Station

    1. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    2. Take the bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite Stbus bus 55
    2h 26m
    $3–5

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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from North Carolina to Carowinds. However, you can 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 walk to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Carowinds.

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