There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Carowinds by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, line 501 tram, line 55 bus
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
- Take the tram from Tyvola Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram
- Take the bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite Stbus
4h 32m$82–462Drive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Carowindscar 189.9 mi
3h 44m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
8h 5m$83–188Bus
- 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
9h 3m$64–96Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
- Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LWB - CLT
5h$96–476Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LYH - CLT
7h 1m$98–493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
8h 6m$78–168
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 9h 3m.
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 8h 5m.
The distance between Roanoke and Carowinds is 182 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Carowinds without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 8h 5m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 3m.
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 8h 5m. 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 9h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Tram from Tyvola Station to Sharon Rd West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
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 944+ hotels available in Carowinds.