There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Carowinds by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
9h 21m$86–180Drive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Carowindscar 189.9 mi
3h 44m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
10h 18m$48–90Fly
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
5h 46m$66–413Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
9h 22m$77–162
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Carowinds is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Carowinds is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Lynchburg Transit Center, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Lynchburg and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Roanoke and Carowinds is 274 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Carowinds without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Roanoke to Carowinds, including transfers.
Roanoke to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Carowinds is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Carowinds via Lynchburg, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Carowinds via Lynchburg Transit Center, 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 10h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Carowinds is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Roanoke to Carowinds.
There are 852+ hotels available in Carowinds.