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How to get fromRichmond to Kannapolisby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train Carolinian
    8h 5m
    $100–230

  2. Drive 254 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Kannapoliscar car 254 mi
    4h 52m
    $47–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Kannapolistrain train Piedmont / ...
    8h 26m
    $65–118

  4. Fly from Richmond International Airport, line 11 bus, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RIC - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay O to Tryon St & 23rd Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    5h 36m
    $87–574

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    9h 23m
    $50–90

  6. Bus to Charlottesville, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHO - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    6h 34m
    $118–523

  7. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORF - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train
    7h 8m
    $114–559

Richmond to Kannapolis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Kannapolis once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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