There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Carowinds by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
8h 28m$49–92Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
10h 7m$33–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 32m$114–256Drive 290.5 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Carowindscar 290.5 mi
5h 29m$53–77Fly from Richmond International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
6h 1m$82–559Bus to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHO - CLT
6h 59m$113–507Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ORF - CLT
7h 32m$109–544Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
8h 6m$163–883
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Carowinds is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which costs $30 - $65 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Carowinds is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond 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 11h 32m.
The distance between Richmond and Carowinds is 311 miles. The road distance is 292.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Richmond to Carowinds, including transfers.
Richmond to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Carowinds is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Richmond to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Carowinds is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Richmond to Carowinds.
There are 767+ hotels available in Carowinds.