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How to get fromKannapolis to Carowindsby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kannapolis to Carowinds by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 501 tram, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    3. Take the bus from Sharon Road West Station to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite Stbus bus 55
    3h 21m
    $13–24

  2. Drive 37.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kannapolis to Carowindscar car 37.6 mi
    45 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kannapolis to Carowindstaxi taxi 37.6 mi
    45 min
    $150–180

  4. Bus, line 501 tram

    1. Take the bus from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St to Rider Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rider Transit Center to JW Clay LYNX Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    4h 43m
    $7–9

  5. Bus, line 22 bus, line 501 tram

    1. Take the bus from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St to Rider Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rider Transit Center to JW Clay LYNX Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from JW Clay Station Bay to Transit Center- Bay Abus bus 22
    4. Take the tram from CTC Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    5h 11m
    $9–13

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  • Distance: 43.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Carowinds, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kannapolis to Carowinds. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to Sharon Rd West Station, walk to Sharon Road West Station, take the line 55 bus to Westinghouse Blvd & Granite St, then walk to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can drive from Kannapolis to Carowinds in around 45 min.

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