Rome2Rio

How to get fromVirginia to Carowindsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Carowinds

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Virginia to Carowinds by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORF - CLT
    4h 37m
    $102–509

  2. Drive 341.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Carowindscar car 341.4 mi
    6h 44m
    $63–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    11h 30m
    $68–124

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    14h 1m
    $145–300

  5. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    5h 30m
    $139–811

  6. Fly from Richmond International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RIC - CLT
    6h 26m
    $87–559

  7. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAD - CLT
    6h 4m
    $129–312

  8. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHF - CLT
    6h 16m
    $79–451

  9. Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    6h 54m
    $121–370

  10. Bus via Greensboro

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Charlottebus bus Acb 1202
    14h 42m

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Virginia to Carowinds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Carowinds via Richmond, 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 11h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers