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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kannapolis to Carowinds by train, tram, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, line 501 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the tram from Parkwood Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    2h 5m
    $35–48

  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 Rider Transit Center to JW Clay LYNX Stationbus bus Express PM / ...
    2. Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to Sharon Rd West Stationtram tram 501
    3h 28m
    $23–28

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  • Distance: 42.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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 take the taxi to Carowinds. Alternatively, you can drive from Kannapolis to Carowinds in around 45 min.

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