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How to get fromRaleigh to Carowindsby train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Carowinds by train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 501 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    6h 3m
    $61–119

  2. Bus, line 501 tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    6h 36m
    $28–55

  3. Drive 152 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Carowindscar car 152 mi
    3h 18m
    $28–41

  4. Line 100 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    5h 46m
    $70–462

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Carowinds. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, 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 take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Carowinds via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, CTC Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 6h 36m.

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