There are 7 ways to get from Kannapolis to Charleston by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, fly to Yeager Airport
best- Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane CLT - CRW
4h 2m$87–459Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
9h 5m$33–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Kannapolis to High Pointtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus Charlotte
7h 42m$38–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain
13h 9m$156–343Drive 253.7 mi
- Drive from Kannapolis to Charlestoncar 253.7 mi
4h 29m$47–67Train, fly to Tri-State Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane CLT - HTS
- Take the bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus
6h 14m$91–451Train, fly to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)plane CLT - BKW
- Take the bus from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to Charleston Bus Stationbus
6h 15m$121–194
Kannapolis to Charleston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston is to bus which costs $30 - $80 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannapolis to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Rider Transit Center, JW Clay Station Bay and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannapolis to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Kannapolis and arriving at Charleston Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Kannapolis and Charleston is 262 miles. The road distance is 255.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kannapolis to Charleston without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 13h 9m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Kannapolis to Charleston Station via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tri-State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh County Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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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 Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannapolis to Charleston is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kannapolis to Charleston.
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