There are 4 ways to get from Spartanburg to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Spartanburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain Piedmont / ...
3h 26m$56–87Drive 95.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spartanburg to Kannapoliscar 95.4 mi
1h 46m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Spartanburg to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Centerbus Express PM / ...
5h 13m$31–42Train, line 501 tram, bus
- Take the train from Spartanburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the tram from 25th St Station to JW Clay Blvd Stationtram 501
- Take the bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Rider Transit Center to Kannapolis Train Stationbus
4h 59m$49–71
Spartanburg to Kannapolis by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spartanburg to Kannapolis is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Spartanburg to Kannapolis is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Spartanburg to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Spartanburg and arriving at Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave via Graham St & 5th St, JW Clay LYNX Station and Rider Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Spartanburg station to Kannapolis. However, there are services departing from Spartanburg Station and arriving at Kannapolis via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Spartanburg and Kannapolis is 104 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Spartanburg to Kannapolis without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Spartanburg to Kannapolis, including transfers.
Spartanburg to Kannapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Spartanburg station.
Spartanburg to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spartanburg Station.
The best way to get from Spartanburg to Kannapolis is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Spartanburg, SC, USA and Kannapolis, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Spartanburg Station to Kannapolis via Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spartanburg to Bethpage Rd & Aileen Ave via Spartanburg, Charlotte Bus Station, Graham St & 5th St, JW Clay LYNX Station, and Rider Transit Center in around 5h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spartanburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spartanburg Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Tram from 25th St Station to JW Clay Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Spartanburg to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (704) 920-7433
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Bus from JW Clay LYNX Station to Rider Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Bus from Rider Transit Center to Kannapolis Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Spartanburg to Kannapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Spartanburg to Kannapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spartanburg to Kannapolis is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Spartanburg to Kannapolis.
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