There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Carowinds by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 47m$115–171Drive 152 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Carowindscar 152 mi
3h 18m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 23m$43–69Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
4h 33m$86–490Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane FAY - CLT
5h 10m$104–474Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
5h 4m$102–495Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
5h 39m$162–686
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Carowinds is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Carowinds is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Raleigh Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Raleigh and Carowinds is 190 miles. The road distance is 152.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Carowinds without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Raleigh to Carowinds, including transfers.
Raleigh to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Carowinds is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Raleigh to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Carowinds is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Raleigh to Carowinds.
There are 943+ hotels available in Carowinds.