There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Kannapolistrain Piedmont / ...
7h 31m$108–224Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Kannapoliscar 117.3 mi
2h 4m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0644S
8h 10m$24–44Line 801 bus, bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sumter Laurel South to Broad Marley Northbus 801
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to JW Clay Station Baybus 22
- Take the bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Rider Transit Center to Bethpage Rd & Aileen Avebus
8h 21m$48–72
Columbia to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Kannapolis is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Kannapolis is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Kannapolis station. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Kannapolis Train Station via Sumter Bus Stop, 4th St & Graham St, JW Clay LYNX Station and Rider Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Kannapolis via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Columbia and Kannapolis is 335 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Kannapolis without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Columbia to Kannapolis, including transfers.
Columbia to Kannapolis bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Kannapolis is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Kannapolis via Cary in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Kannapolis Train Station via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, JW Clay LYNX Station, and Rider Transit Center in around 8h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Sumter Laurel South to Broad Marley North
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from 4th St & Graham St to JW Clay Station Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- (704) 920-7433
- Website
- ckrider.com
Bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ckrider.com/
Bus from Rider Transit Center to Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ckrider.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Kannapolis bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Kannapolis is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Columbia to Kannapolis.
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