There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
2h 52m$85–481Drive 151.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Carowindscar 151.5 mi
3h 19m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 54m$140–201Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
6h 8m$48–74
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $80 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Carowinds. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Trade St & Graham St and Sharon Road West Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Research Triangle to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Sharon Rd West Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Carowinds is 149 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Research Triangle to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $80 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 4h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Research Triangle to Carowinds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Research Triangle to Carowinds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Carowinds is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Research Triangle to Carowinds.
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