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How to get fromKannapolis to Richmondby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kannapolis to Richmond by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    7h 57m
    $108–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    9h 20m
    $45–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 27m
    $66–118

  4. Drive 253.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kannapolis to Richmondcar car 253.6 mi
    4h 54m
    $47–67

  5. Train, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CLT - RIC
    4h 49m
    $79–463

  6. Train, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CLT - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    6h 56m
    $107–491

  7. Train, fly to Charlottesville, bus

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CLT - CHO
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    6h 39m
    $110–452

Kannapolis to Richmond by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Kannapolis, NC, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kannapolis to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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