There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis by bus, train, tram, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 5 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay Vbus 5
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain Piedmont / ...
2h 16m$13–23Drive 31.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapoliscar 31.1 mi
37 min$6–9Line 5 bus, line 501 tram, bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay Vbus 5
- Take the tram from CTC Station to JW Clay Blvd Stationtram 501
- Take the bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Centerbus
3h 25m$9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Kannapolis31.1 mi
37 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolistaxi 31.1 mi
37 min$120–150Line 5 bus, line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay Vbus 5
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay C to JW Clay Station Baybus 22
- Take the bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Centerbus
4h 6m$8–9
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis by bus, tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave via Transit Center- Bay C, JW Clay LYNX Station and Rider Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Kannapolis is 36 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis without a car is to line 5 bus and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $13 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, depart from Charlotte Douglas Airport station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, arrive at Transit Center- Bay V station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis is 31 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Kannapolis.
There are 159+ hotels available in Kannapolis.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay C, JW Clay LYNX Station, and Rider Transit Center in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Tram from CTC Station to JW Clay Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay V
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay V
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay V
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Transit Center- Bay C to JW Clay Station Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- (704) 920-7433
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Kannapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








