There are 5 ways to get from Orlando to Carowinds by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, tram, or bus
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Fly Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MCO - CLT
4h 42m$125–370Drive 510.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando to Carowindscar 510.3 mi
8h 27m$94–135Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
10h 17m$129–182Fly Orlando Sanford to Concord, line 501 tram
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Concord (USA)plane SFB - USA
- Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram
4h 15m$166–493Bus to Tampa, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane TPA - CLT
7h 7m$123–602
Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Carowinds is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Carowinds is to fly and line 501 tram which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Orlando and Carowinds is 508 miles. The road distance is 513.2 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Orlando to Carowinds, including transfers.
Orlando to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Carowinds is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 17m.
Orlando to Carowinds bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Carowinds is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Orlando to Carowinds.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Frontier Airlines and American Airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to Sharon Rd West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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