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How to get fromKannapolis to Lexingtonby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Kannapolis to Lexington by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CLT - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 26m
    $118–644

  2. Train, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    6h 20m
    $65–364

  3. Train, bus, drive via Winston-Salem

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    21h 55m
    $93–203

  4. Drive  371.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kannapolis to Lexingtoncar car 371.3 mi
    7h 52m
    $68–98

  5. Train, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLT - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 25m
    $117–643

  6. Train, fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane CLT - HTS
    3. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 53m
    $79–387

  7. Train, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 47m
    $138–772

  8. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from High Point to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus
    5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    22h 2m
    $92–213

  9. Train, bus, drive via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    22h 50m
    $135–257

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kannapolis to Lexington. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to CTC Station, walk to Transit Center- Bay V, take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kannapolis to Lexington via High Point, High Point Terminal, Winston-Salem Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, Columbus, Louisville, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 21h 55m.

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