There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain
- Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain
6h 36m$73–154Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Kannapoliscar 156.3 mi
3h 11m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
11h 13m$49–88Fly, train
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain
5h 21m$71–428Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain
- Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain
6h 37m$64–136
Roanoke to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Kannapolis is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Kannapolis is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave via Lynchburg Transit Center, 4th St & Graham St, JW Clay LYNX Station and Rider Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Kannapolis via Lynchburg and High Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Roanoke and Kannapolis is 230 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Kannapolis without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Roanoke to Kannapolis, including transfers.
Roanoke to Kannapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Kannapolis is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Kannapolis via Lynchburg and High Point in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, JW Clay LYNX Station, and Rider Transit Center in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from High Point to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from High Point to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Kannapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Kannapolis is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Roanoke to Kannapolis.
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