There are 8 ways to get from Fairfax to Kannapolis by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
5h 37m$125–779Drive 335.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Kannapoliscar 335.6 mi
6h 35m$62–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Kannapolistrain Carolinian
10h 45m$122–272Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
5h 49m$115–328Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain
6h 8m$157–914Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BWI - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
6h 44m$125–334Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain
6h 10m$107–613Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
7h 42m$85–426
Fairfax to Kannapolis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Kannapolis is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Kannapolis is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Kannapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Fairfax and Kannapolis is 385 miles. The road distance is 337.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Kannapolis without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Fairfax to Kannapolis, including transfers.
Fairfax to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Fairfax to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kannapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Kannapolis is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Fairfax to Kannapolis.
There are 182+ hotels available in Kannapolis.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Kannapolis once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










