There are 3 ways to get from South Carolina to Carowinds by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane FLO - CLT
4h 20m$67–411Drive 195.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Carowindscar 195.8 mi
3h 21m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
12h 18m$165–332
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Carowinds is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Carowinds is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Selma Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between South Carolina and Carowinds is 122 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Carowinds without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from South Carolina to Carowinds, including transfers.
South Carolina to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Carowinds is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 12h 18m.
South Carolina to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Carowinds is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from South Carolina to Carowinds.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Carowinds via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, Sharon Rd West Station, Sharon Road West Station, and Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St in around 12h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Florence Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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