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How to get fromWilmington to Carowindsby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Carowinds by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ILM - CLT
    4h 18m
    $76–426

  2. Drive 203.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Wilmington to Carowindscar car 203.2 mi
    3h 45m
    $38–54

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    10h 26m
    $41–86

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    13h 1m
    $115–223

  5. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane OAJ - CLT
    5h 33m
    $194–585

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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