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Discovery Place Science
A science and technology museum that offers interactive exhibits suitable for all ages.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kernersville, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kernersville, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kernersville, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.52 (€-3.65). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Kernersville, NC to Charlotte, NC run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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