There are 5 ways to get from Kannapolis to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
5h 18m$67–386Drive 231.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kannapolis to Charlestoncar 231.2 mi
4h 2m$43–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
9h 7m$157–305Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
11h 35m$49–95Train, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane CLT - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
6h 9m$83–411
Kannapolis to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannapolis to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St and arriving at Transit Mall via Rider Transit Center, JW Clay Station Bay, Charlotte Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannapolis to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Kannapolis and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Kannapolis and Charleston is 221 miles. The road distance is 232.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Kannapolis to Charleston, including transfers.
Kannapolis to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Kannapolis to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kannapolis station.
The best way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Kannapolis to Charleston via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kannapolis to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kannapolis to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Kannapolis to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannapolis to Charleston is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Kannapolis to Charleston.
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