There are 4 ways to get from Kannapolis to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 22 bus, line 801 bus
best- Take the bus from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St to Rider Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Rider Transit Center to JW Clay LYNX Stationbus
- Take the bus from JW Clay Station Bay to Trade St & Graham Stbus 22
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
- Take the bus from Broad Marley South to Sumter Laurel Southbus 801
7h 32m$47–71Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kannapolis to Columbiacar 117.4 mi
2h 4m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
7h 45m$105–221Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
8h 57m$23–43
Kannapolis to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannapolis to Columbia is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kannapolis to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannapolis to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Rider Transit Center, JW Clay Station Bay, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannapolis to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Kannapolis and arriving at Columbia Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Kannapolis and Columbia is 148 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kannapolis to Columbia without a car is to bus and line 22 bus and line 801 bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Kannapolis to Columbia, including transfers.
Kannapolis to Columbia bus services, operated by Concord Kannapolis Area Transit, depart from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St station.
Kannapolis to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kannapolis station.
The best way to get from Kannapolis to Columbia is to bus and line 22 bus and line 801 bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St to Sumter Laurel South via Rider Transit Center, JW Clay Station Bay, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kannapolis to Columbia Station via Cary in around 7h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kannapolis to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (704) 920-7433
- Website
- ckrider.com
Bus from Dale Earnhardt Blvd & Ford St to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ckrider.com/
Bus from Rider Transit Center to JW Clay LYNX Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://ckrider.com/
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from JW Clay Station Bay to Trade St & Graham St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
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 Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Broad Marley South to Sumter Laurel South
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kannapolis to Columbia bus services, operated by Concord Kannapolis Area Transit, arrive at Rider Transit Center station.
Kannapolis to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannapolis to Columbia is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kannapolis to Columbia.
Book your Kannapolis to Columbia train tickets online with Omio.
There are 405+ hotels available in Columbia.












