What is the cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Carowinds to Cary is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carowinds to Cary?

The fastest way to get from Carowinds to Cary is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Carowinds and Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Carowinds to Cary. However, there are services departing from Carowinds Park and Ride @ Cabelas Drive and arriving at Cary Depot via Charlotte Bus Station, Durham Station Gate J and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Carowinds to Cary?

The distance between Carowinds and Cary is 180 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carowinds to Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Carowinds to Cary without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $28 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Carowinds to Cary?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Carowinds to Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carowinds to Cary bus from?

Carowinds to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where does the Carowinds to Cary bus arrive?

Carowinds to Cary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Carowinds to Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Carowinds to Cary is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Carowinds to Cary.

Where can I stay near Cary?

There are 542+ hotels available in Cary.

Carowinds to Cary - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 501 tram, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carowinds to Cary by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), tram, train, car, plane, or bus

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 46m
$28–68
Drive 142.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carowinds to Cary142.4 mi
3h 10m
$26–38
Line 501 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Sharon Rd West Station to Parkwood Station501
2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to CaryPiedmont / ...
6h 17m
$35–50
Fly, line 310 bus
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)CLT - RDU
2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depot
5h 27m
$128–371

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

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Distance: 178.9 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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