There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
4h 45m$78–110Drive 151.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Carowindscar 151.5 mi
3h 19m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 53m$139–201Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
2h 51m$90–523
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 $25 - $40 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Carowinds station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
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 53m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Carowinds is 174 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Carowinds without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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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