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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Carowindsby taxi, train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds by taxi, train, tram, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, line 501 tram

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Research Triangle to Carytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    6h 9m
    $84–152

  2. Drive 151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Carowindscar car 151.5 mi
    3h 19m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, line 700 bus, line 501 tram

    1. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    7h 24m
    $32–54

  4. Fly, line 55 bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite Stbus bus
    3h 59m
    $65–435

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

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Research Triangle to Carowinds. However, you can take the taxi to Cary, take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to Sharon Rd West Station, walk to Sharon Road West Station, take the line 55 bus to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, then walk to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Carowinds via Regional Transit Center, Pettigrew St at Parking Deck, Durham, 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 7h 24m.

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